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INTERCEPTION OF DRUGS

Joyceville, Ontario, October 29, 2009 – On Wednesday, October 28, staff noticed a visitor acting suspiciously after exiting the visiting area washroom. The visitor was questioned by staff and the security intelligence officers and eventually handed over a package containing 5 grams of cocaine, 25 grams of hash oil, and 37 ecstasy pills. The estimated institutional value of the seizure is $6100.00.

The OPP Pen squad attended the Institution and charged the visitor with “Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.”

Thanks to the diligence of institutional staff, these drugs were prevented from entering medium security Joyceville Institution.

The Correctional Service of Canada has a zero tolerance policy on drugs in our facilities. Through the professionalism of our staff and the cooperation of police officials, a significant entry of drugs to our facility has been prevented.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Michele Vermette
A/AWMS
Joyceville Institution
Correctional Service of Canada
(613) 536-6410