Since October 3, 2019, Collins Bay Institution has seized a number of packages containing contraband and unauthorized items within the perimeter of the medium-security unit from suspected drone drops. These packages were seized through the combined vigilance of staff and information shared with the institution.
On October 3, 2019, staff seized two packages of contraband that included 457.4 grams of tobacco and 11 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $14,650.00.
On October 10, 2019, staff seized a package containing 499.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $174,965.00.
On October 12, 2019, staff seized packages containing cell phones and cell phone paraphernalia, 167.6 grams of tobacco, 628.3 grams of marijuana. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $66,730.00.
The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is heightening measures 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.
CSC 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 introduced a complete smoking ban in all federal correctional institutions in 2008.
