More than $170K of contraband and unauthorized items seized at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, officials say
Louise BigEagle | CBC News | Posted: January 25, 2024 6:25 PM | Last Updated: January 25
Seizures included methamphetamine, THC and SIM cards: Correctional Services of Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada says staff members at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary just outside Prince Albert seized more than $170,000 in contraband and unauthorized items in the maximum security unit on Jan. 19, 2024.
The items seized included methamphetamine, THC and SIM cards, according to a news release.
CSC said it uses tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions, including scanners and drug-detector dogs.
The police have been notified of these latest seizures and the institution is now investigating, CSC said.