A Glasgow woman was caught trying to smuggle drugs into Low Moss.

Lynsey McConville, 38, and her sister were visiting their brother at the prison on November 28, 2022.

They were both searched and led to the room.

A short time later, the sister called a guard over because all the prisoners arrived except for her brother.

When talking to security staff, McConville was clutching something in a strange manner and pretended to eat crisps.

This was reported to a manager and CCTV was reviewed.

The crisp packet was seized. McConville, of Anniesland, was shocked and asked what the guard was doing.

Three small black items were seized and they turned out to be two bags of cocaine and a bag of cannabis with a total value of around £100.

Police were called and she was arrested, cautioned and charged.

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McConville appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after she pleaded guilty to bringing drugs into the jail and concealing it.

Sheriff Vincent Lunny said: "So it was for her brother and it would have had a different value in prison."

Her lawyer replied: "Her position is that she has no involvement with drugs and has not been in any trouble.

"Her brother is in prison but not for a drug-related offence. He was being bullied inside and the consequence was that he was placing pressure on his family to bring him in some drugs.

"She refused for a significant period of time but he was attacked and slashed. Efforts were made to move him.

"It’s not lost on her that the court is considering custody and it caused her great anxiety.

"She has a daughter and caring responsibilities to her sister, who has autism.

"She has understanding and deep regret that she placed herself and her family in a difficult position."

Sheriff Lunny remarked: "It’s not just about her, it’s about the prison system. There has to be an expectation that if you smuggle drugs into prison, you are going to jail."

The lawyer argued: "The scales of justice, exceptionally, are in favour of her not going to jail but still receiving a high tariff alternative. The people behind this will seek to prey on the most vulnerable."

Sheriff Lunny added: "And they will still be tempted if they see they only get a slap on the wrist."

The lawyer said: "It is not a slap on the wrist to have this embarrassment and have her removed from her family responsibilities.

"She and her family have lived under threat and fear."

The sheriff stated: "But she didn’t go to the police."

The lawyer explained: "And that was an error of judgment.

"The authority was not taking appropriate action to resolve [the bullying].

"It was reported to the police and the last course of action was to commit the offence. Her daughter is 17 and still in school."

Sheriff Lunny said: "This is a lot to take in".

Sentence was deferred.