August 7, 2015 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On August 5, 2015, at about 10:20 p.m. as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution.
The unauthorized items seized included 180 grams of tobacco and a cell phone. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $13,500.
The medium-security unit was placed on lockdown to allow staff to conduct a general search. The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates.
Visits for the medium-security unit have been suspended until the search is completed.
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.
CSC introduced a complete smoking ban in all federal correctional institutions in 2008.
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Kyle Lawlor
Media Relations Officer
Regional Headquarters
613-545-8210
