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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTRABAND SEIZURE – MISSION INSTITUTION

Mission, B.C., July 4, 2011  –A package, containing a significant quantity of tobacco and other controlled substances were seized at Mission Institution on July 2, 2011. The package was intercepted by staff and the contents were searched.  The search revealed 1000 grams of tobacco, 30 grams of heroin, 40 grams of marijuana, lighters and rolling papers with an approximate institutional value of $20 000.  At this time the Institution remains on regular routine.

As part of its Transformation Agenda, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering institutions, in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone, and promote a rehabilitative environment for inmates. CSC also works in partnership with the police to prosecute inmates and others who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

CSC has set up a telephone Tip-Line at all federal institutions in the Pacific Region to provide an additional source for receiving information about activities that relate to 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 information received is protected and callers may choose to remain anonymous.
Mission Institution is a federal medium-security institution located just north of the City of Mission. The institution currently houses 264 inmates.

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For further information, please contact:

Brandon Banks
Assistant Warden Management Services
Mission Institution, Correctional Service of Canada
Office (604) 820-5856
Cell Phone (604) 798-1527