June 20, 2015 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On June 19, 2015, at about 9 a.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized in the medium security unit at Collins Bay Institution.
The contraband seized included 1,500 grams of tobacco. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $38,000.
The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.
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.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) introduced a complete smoking ban in all federal correctional institutions in 2008.
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Shannon Mills
Regional Communications Manager
Regional Headquarters
613-545-8168
