Staff at Joyceville Institution intercepted a package containing contraband valued at $79,785 on Monday.
The seized items included tobacco, marijuana, hashish, shatter (a cannabis concentrate) and cellphone accessories, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
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The seizure is part of heightened efforts by CSC to prevent unauthorized items from entering its multi-level security federal institutions. The organization emphasized its commitment to ensuring safety and security within its facilities.
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“CSC continues to work closely with police to address attempts to introduce contraband into correctional institutions,” the agency stated in a release.
Joyceville Institution is located in Kingston, Ont., and houses inmates at multiple security levels.
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