Woman admits trying to smuggle drugs into Cork Prison

The court heard she was concerned about a particular prisoner who was depressed and finding it difficult in custody

Abigail Jones pleaded guilty to having cannabis for supply at Cork Prison on May 25, 2024, and a similar charge in respect of Seroquel tablets. File picture: Dan Linehan

The smuggling of drugs to prisoners makes the running of the facilities difficult for prison officers, a district court judge said as a young woman pleaded guilty to bringing cannabis and anti-psychotic tablets into Cork Prison.

25-year-old Abigail Jones of Pembroke Street, Tralee, County Kerry, appeared at Cork District Court where she pleaded guilty to having cannabis for supply at Cork Prison on May 25, 2024, and a similar charge in respect of Seroquel tablets.