NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police busted a drug-smuggling operation in a local jail.

Three women, who were already incarcerated were charged with conspiracy and delivery of a controlled substance.

The boyfriend of one of the inmates is accused of supplying the drugs.

Police said the group was able to sneak heroin inside the Lawrence County Jail in New Castle.

The operation was discovered and halted on Nov. 5.

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