Contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution in suspected drone drop

A large quantity of contraband has been seized at Collins Bay Institution.

Correctional Service Canada says multiple packages were seized after a suspected drone drop on July 31.

CSC says 1.15 kilograms of tobacco and 549 grams of marijuana were confiscated.

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“The Correctional Service of Canada uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions,” says CSC in a press release.

CSC also works with police to prevent contraband from coming into the facilities.