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CONTRABAND AT THE FEDERAL TRAINING CENTRE

LAVAL, Quebec, April 23, 2008 - At approximately 9:30 p.m., staff members at the Federal Training Centre, a federal minimum-security institution, seized a significant amount of drugs.

A ball filled with narcotics was found in the yard, near the fences.

An analysis of its content revealed 5 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of hashish, and 20 tablets of ecstasy, with an institutional value of $10,505.

The authorities at the Federal Training Centre wish to remind citizens that there is a toll-free telephone line (Info-Crime 1-866-231-6195) 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 will provide follow-up.

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For further information, media representatives are asked to contact:

Monique Marullo
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Federal Training Centre
450-661-7786 ext. 4400