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Police are investigating after nearly $300,000 in contraband, including methamphetamines and other drugs, was seized from the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.
The Correctional Service of Canada said the items were taken during a search of the unit on Sunday.
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The service credited “the vigilance of staff members” for spotting the contraband, which also included two smartphones and accessories. The total value of the seizures is estimated at $298,310, acting assistant warden Mike Skalicky said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Police were notified and a criminal investigation has been started.
The correctional service “uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions,” said Skalicky. “These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.”
Following the seizures, security has been heightened to prevent contraband coming into the jail.
A tip line has also been so people can alert officials of drug use, trafficking or any other activities that “may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members” at all federal prisons.
The toll-free number is 1-866-780-3784 and all callers remain anonymous.
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