Seizure of Contrabond at Mountain Institution

Agassiz, British Columbia, October 29, 2012 – On October 25, 2012, as a result of the vigilance of correctional staff, a package containing 505.2 grams of tobacco was seized at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary. The contents of the package have an approximate institutional value of $ 5,000.

The Correctional Service of Canada (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.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Brenda Miller
Assistant Warden, Interventions
Correctional Service Canada
Mountain Institution
604-796-1415