Seizure of contraband at Dorchester Penitentiary - Medium security unit

News Release

February 18, 2016 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service of Canada

On February 16, 2016, at about 10:00 a.m., staff members confiscated one package containing contraband in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

This seizure is the result of combined efforts of correctional officers. The contraband seized includes marijuana, hashish, hashish oil, cocaine, tobacco, pills and nicotine patches. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is estimated at $38,000.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions to receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.

The toll-free number, 1 866 780 3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.

CSC is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

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Contact

Daniel Melanson
Spokesperson
Dorchester Penitentiary
(506) 872-1189

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