Wellington Correctional Centre: Woman arrested for alleged drug smuggling
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested following an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the Wellington Correctional Centre in New South Wales. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, when a drug detection dog provided a positive indication during a visit.
Police report that the woman allegedly attempted to bring methamphetamine and buprenorphine, a prescription opiate painkiller, into the facility. During a subsequent search of her vehicle, officers seized two mobile phones.
The woman was taken to Dubbo Police Station and faces multiple charges, including bringing prohibited drugs into a place of detention, possession, and driving while disqualified. She has been refused bail and is scheduled to appear before the Wellington Local Court on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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Corrective Services NSW · Dubbo Police Station · NSW Police · Wellington Correctional Centre
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The woman was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Wellington Local Court on September 22, 2026. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NSW Police responded to the Wellington Correctional Centre on September 12, 2026. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The woman was arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized two mobile phones from the woman's vehicle. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 36-year-old woman allegedly attempted to smuggle methamphetamine and buprenophine into the prison during a visit. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A drug detection dog provided a positive indication during the incident. www.blayneychronicle.com.au