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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEIZURE OF DRUGS AT MOUNTAIN INSTITUTION

Agassiz, B.C., October 26, 2011  - At approximately 14:30 hours, on October 21, as a result of the vigilance of correctional staff, a package containing marijuana was seized at Mountain Institution, a medium security federal penitentiary. The contents of the package have an approximate institutional value of $5,400.

The police were notified and the institution is investigating.

The Correctional Service of 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 detector 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 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 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 have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, MEDIA PERSONNEL MAY CONTACT:

Brenda Lamm
Assistant Warden Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Mountain Institution
(604) 796-1438
Cell: (604) 897-4660