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DONNACONA, QC, April 24, 2005 - On April 24, 2005, a woman visiting an inmate was screened with an ion scanner and showed a high reading for cocaine.

The Security Intelligence Officer informed the visitor that she was suspected of having drugs in her possession and read her rights to her.

A search resulted in the seizure of 175.5 grams of hashish, 2.7 grams of cocaine and 10 Ecstasy pills, for an institutional value of over $15,485.

Following this seizure, Sûreté du Québec investigators arrived at the scene to arrest the visitor.

The authorities at Donnacona Institution wish to remind citizens that there is a toll-free telephone line (1-866-355-DONA or (3662)) for reporting any pressure to which a visitor may be subjected by other visitors and/or inmates involved in drug trafficking, intimidation, assault and loan sharking. Such information is treated with confidentiality and a Security Intelligence Officer provides follow-up.

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