Sheriff: Woman arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into Butler Co. jail
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - A woman was arrested after she tried to smuggle drugs into the Butler County Jail Sunday, according to Sheriff Richard Jones.
The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce caught 40-year-old Melissa Riley trying to drop off a denture adhesive to an inmate that contained suboxone, Sheriff Jones said.
Suboxone is a narcotic and medication that helps drug addicts become less dependent on opioids.
Riley was charged with illegal conveyance of drugs and is currently in the Butler County Jail.
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