Knives, drugs in prison smuggle

A CORRECTIVE Services truck driver has been charged after he was allegedly paid to smuggle hunting knives, tobacco and prescription medication into a jail in Sydney’s northwest.

The 32-year-old man was arrested about 1.30am on

Wednesday and officers allegedly seized contraband.

Police allege a search of his vehicle uncovered two large hunting knives, 65g of tobacco, a mobile phone, prescription medication and personal items. It’s alleged the man trafficked contraband into the jail in return for payment from inmates’ families.

The man faces charges including five counts of an agent corruptly receiving benefit and supply prohibited drugs.

He was bailed and is due to face Windsor Local Court on July 30.