SPRINGHILL – A visitor to the Springhill Institution was arrested after correctional staff confiscated a package containing contraband on July 27.
Seized was a package containing 22.18 grams of hashish and .40 grams of marijuana.
The institutional value of what was seized is estimated at $2,300.
The visitor was arrested by the Springhill detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and may face criminal charges.
On July 30, another package – containing 147.85 grams of hashish, 27.10 grams of marijuana and 386.14 grams of tobacco – was seized on the perimeter of the medium-security institution.
Police were notified and institutional staff are investigating.
The Correctional Service of Canada uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.
CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.
A telephone tip line (1‑866‑780‑3784) is in place for all federal institutions so CSC may receive additional information about activities relating to security. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.
Callers remain anonymous.
