Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Westmorland Institution

Dorchester, New Brunswick, March 20, 2013 – At approximately 8:45 am, on March 15, 2013, as a result of the vigilance of correctional staff, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter at Westmorland Institution, a minimum-security federal penitentiary. The contents of the package have an approximate institutional value of $33,300.

The police were notified and the institution is investigating.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has a number of tools available that are consistently used in efforts to control the flow of drugs into our institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug dogs to search buildings, offenders and visitors.

CSC has set up a telephone Tip-Line at all federal institutions to provide an additional source for receiving information about activities that relate to the safety and security of CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of people visiting, working at, or housed at a CSC facility.

The toll-free Tip-Line number, 1 866 780-3784, assures that the information received is protected and callers may choose to remain anonymous. http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/vids/htm/drugs-eng.shtml

CSC is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering 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 have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

To learn more about the Correctional Service of Canada, please visit www.csc-scc.gc.ca

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Daniel Melanson
Media Spokesperson
Correctional Service Canada
Westmorland Institution
506 379-4612

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Seized Items

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Contraband and unauthorized items were recently seized by staff at Westmorland Institution, including marijuana, tobacco, steroid capsules, alcohol, rolling papers and lottery tickets. The total institutional estimated value is $33,300.