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CONTRABAND AT DONNACONA INSTITUTION

DONNACONA, Quebec, July 15, 2008 - On July 11, 2008, at Donnacona Institution, a maximum security penitentiary, the drug detector dog reacted when an inmate's visitor arrived. The Preventive Security Officer met with the visitor, who handed over two packages containing various drugs and contraband items with an estimated institutional value of $11,700. The case was transferred to the Sûreté du Québec, and charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking have been laid.

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 will provide follow-up.

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For further information, media representatives are asked to contact:

Stéphane Jaillet
Assistant Warden, Management Services
418-285-2455, ext. 2110