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Contraband seized at Joyceville Institution

Nearly $80K in contraband seized at Joyceville Institution. Items included tobacco, cannabis, and cellphone accessories. CSC increases efforts to prevent smuggling. Global News

Correctional Service Canada is crediting the “vigilance” of staff members for the seizure of several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items as a result of a suspected drone drop at Joyceville Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

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The seizure happened on Jan. 17.

The seized items included approximately 328 grams of tobacco, 260 grams of marijuana and 106 grams of shatter (cannabis concentrate).

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