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A recent drugs and contraband seizure at Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert has been valued over $107,000.
The items seized included methamphetamine, cannabis concentrate and tobacco.
Local police have been notified and the institution is investigating.
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According to a press release on Friday, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions.
“These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors,” the statement explained.
The CSC also noted the 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.
CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
Activities that can be reported may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff, the correctional service said.
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