On October 4 and 5, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
The seized items included approximately 143 grams of crystal meth, 90 grams of shatter (cannabis concentrated), 455 grams of marijuana and rolling papers, 12 grams of tobacco, 3 packs of cigarettes, 5 cell phones and drug paraphernalia.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.
CSC has measures in place to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order 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.
CSC has set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. 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.
The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.
