Seizure of unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution – Minimum security unit

September 11, 2017 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On September 8, 2017, at about 12:30 p.m., a package containing unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the minimum security unit at Collins Bay Institution.

The unauthorized items seized included 94 packages of tobacco, four boxes of rolling papers and eight boxes of cigars. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $14,380.

The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is heightening 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.

CSC introduced a complete smoking ban in all federal correctional institutions in 2008.

CSC has set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may 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.