Contraband
$28K worth of contraband reportedly seized at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston
On Aug. 20, correctional officers say they discovered two packages with a total estimated institutional value of $28,000. Continue reading
Ste. Anne man busted with hundreds of thousands of illegal smokes
A Ste. Anne man is facing massive fines and potential jail time after Manitoba Finance investigators seized a large quantity of contraband tobacco products. Continue reading
Carefentanil, fentanyl seized at Warkworth Institution: Correctional Service Canada
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The value of the contraband seized is estimated to be more than $20,000. Continue reading
Manitoba introduces body scanners to prevent drugs, weapons at jails
The province announced Thursday it will be installing a scanner at the Winnipeg Remand Centre, as well as facilities in both Brandon and the Pas. Continue reading
Correctional officials raise concern over drones smuggling contraband into Kingston-area prisons
Rob Finucan, regional president for the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers, says that drones delivering contraband to prisons has become a growing concern. Continue reading
$384K worth of meth and other drugs seized at Alberta’s Bowden Institution
An estimated $384,000 worth of street drugs have been seized at Bowden Institution in central Alberta, according to a news release issued by the Correctional Service of Canada on Tuesday. Continue reading
Winnipeggers facing hefty fines for selling illegal smokes
Investigators for Manitoba Finance seized over 45,000 contraband cigarettes from three Winnipeg stores, the province announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Matsqui Institution on 4th day of lockdown as staff conduct ‘exceptional search’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Correctional Service of Canada issued a media release saying it was “committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions.” Continue reading
Napanee OPP seize nearly 3 million illegal cigarettes
By Paul Soucy Videographer
A highway 401 traffic stop led Napanee OPP finding almost three million illegal cigarettes. Continue reading
Drugs, tobacco, contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution
Correctional Service Canada says the institutional value of the contraband seized was $85,000. Continue reading