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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PORT-CARTIER, Quebec, October 10, 2007 - On September 27, 2007, officers screening mail at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum-security federal penitentiary, identified an envelope containing suspicious contents. In accordance with procedure, the envelope was further examined and found to contain illicit substances, specifically, a total of 43 grams of marijuana and hashish.

On October 2, 2007, 3 grams of cocaine were also intercepted.

The cases have been handed over to the Sûreté du Québec and an investigation is underway.

The Correctional Service of Canada contributes to the protection of society through its active involvement in drug enforcement; anyone who wishes to provide information may do so by calling 1-800-713-5424.

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For further information, media representatives are asked to contact:

Mr. Gilles Rose
Deputy Warden
Port-Cartier Institution
418-766-7070, ext. 2705