Nov 29, 2021 | International
On November 16, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband items was seized on the perimeter of Springhill Institution, a federal medium security institution.
On November 16, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband items was seized on the perimeter of Springhill Institution, a federal medium security institution.
The contraband items seized included 214.39 grams of THC/shatter, 73.39 grams of THC/hashish, 16.27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 1.22 grams of cocaine. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $164,500.
The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.
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.
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.
CSC has 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. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
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Dawn Laite
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Springhill Institution
(902) 597-0132
Nov 26, 2021 | International
Drummondville, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada
On November 20, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband items was seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.
The contraband seized included 533 grams of hashish. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $53,300.
The institution is currently investigating this seizure.
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 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.
CSC has 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. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
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Elyse Sullivan
Acting Assistant Warden, Management Services
Drummond Institution
(819) 477-5112 #210
Nov 25, 2021 | International
Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On November 22, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-security facility. As a result, the Ontario Provincial Police investigated and recovered several more packages near the institution.
The seized items included tobacco, drugs, cell phones, cell phone accessories, and cutting weapons. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $563,950.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.
CSC has measures in place to prevent contraband and unauthorized items 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 or unauthorized items into correctional institutions.
CSC has 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. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
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Mike Shrider
Regional Communications Manager
Regional Headquarters, Ontario
613-530-6941
Nov 24, 2021 | International
On November 16 and 17, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
On November 16 and 17, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution. Items seized included micro SD cards and SD card readers, cell phones, a cell phone charger, a cell phone charging cord, SIM cards, LSD, cannabis, THC concentrate, and nicotine patches.
The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $65,100.
The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.
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.
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.
CSC has 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. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
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Maureen Quintal
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Drumheller Institution
403-820-6056
Nov 2, 2021 | International
Drummondville, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada
On October 25, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a federal medium security institution.
The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 140 grams of hashish, 17 grams of cannabis, 200 grams of tobacco and 2 cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $28,700.
The institution is currently investigating this seizure.
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.
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.
CSC has 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. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
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Elyse Sullivan
Acting Assistant Warden, Management Services
Drummond Institution
(819) 477-5112 #210
