A Creve Coeur woman was arrested by Licking police Sunday morning after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into the facility by concealing in her mouth, authorities said.
According to LPD Chief Scott Lindsey, a call was received at about 9:50 a.m. about a female visitor acting suspiciously at South Central Correctional Center. Corrections officers advised the responding police officer that the woman appeared to have an item concealed in her mouth.Â
The officer made contact with the woman and questioned her about the suspicious item. She then tried to swallow it, but was restrained and dropped the item.
It turned out to be a balloon containing a substance believed to be cocaine, Lindsey said.
Yvtannya R. Stewart, 45, of Creve Coeur, was arrested for possession and delivery of a controlled substance. She was transported to the Texas County Jail and a probable cause statement was submitted to the county prosecutor seeking formal charges.Â