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Over $450K of contraband seized from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in December

A maximum security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary is pictured in Prince Albert, Sask., Jan.23, 2001. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Thomas Porter

Staff members seized $452,502 in unauthorized items in the minimum and maximum-security units at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Dec. 19.

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According to the Government of Canada, staff seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, THC, tobacco and cellphones.

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The institution is investigating.

The Correctional Services of Canada uses ion scanners and drug detection dogs to search buildings, inmates and visitors.

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