Correctional officers seized a package of $140,000 worth of contraband on Thursday, March 27, at an Agassiz-area prison.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) announced on Tuesday, April 1, that a package containing 鈥� among other things 鈥� methamphetamine, shatter (cannabis concentrate), card readers, cell phones, charging cords, SIM cards and tobacco was discovered at Mountain Institution.
The Agassiz RCMP have been notified and are investigating.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions," the CSC stated on Monday. "These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors. CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions."
The CSC has set up a tip line to gather information pertaining to security issues 鈥� including drug and contraband trafficking 鈥� at any federal institution. The toll free number is 1-866-780-3784.
