Woman admits Wigan jail smuggling charges

A woman is awaiting sentence after admitting that she smuggled drugs, tobacco, a USB stick and sim cards into Wigan’s jail.

By Post reporter

Published 16th Feb 2021, 15:41 BST

Updated 16th Feb 2021, 15:42 BST

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Tracey Hughes, 50, from Quarry Green Heights, Knowsley, entered guilty pleas to taking the contraband into Hindley Prison when she made her first appearance before a Bolton Crown Court judge.

Sentencing was adjourned to March 25 and she was released on bail until then.

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