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MAJOR DRUG SEIZURE AT DONNACONA INSTITUTION

Donnacona, Quebec, July 21, 2009 - On July 19, 2009, at Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal penitentiary, six pop cans were found in the outdoor yard during a canine patrol. These cans contained the following substances: 76.8 grams of cannabis, 4.7 grams of crack, 6.7 grams of heroin, 3.8 grams of ecstasy and 400.8 grams of tobacco. One can contained animal repellent. The institutional value of these products is estimated at $29,760.

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 more information, media representatives may contact:

Johanne Marcoux
Assistant Warden, Interventions
Donnacona Institution
Correctional Service Canada
1537 Route 138
Donnacona, QC G3M 1C9
(418) 285-2455, ext. 2100