Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Donnacona Institution
Donnacona, Quebec – October 30, 2024
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) announced today the seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
On October 29, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., staff members, with the assistance of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Dog Handler Services, conducted a search of several living units and common areas within the institution.
The search resulted in the seizure of the following contraband and unauthorized items:
- 42.2 grams of marijuana
- 12.2 grams of tobacco
- 6.9 grams of shatter (a concentrated cannabis extract)
- 9 cellphones
- 4 chargers
- 2 headsets
- 1 USB stick
- 1 homemade weapon
The institution was placed on lockdown to enable staff to conduct the search and ensure the safety and security of the institution. The lockdown has since been lifted.
CSC is investigating the incident. No charges have been laid at this time.
CSC does not tolerate the presence of contraband or unauthorized items within its institutions. Introduction of contraband compromises the safety and security of institutions and poses risks to staff, inmates, and the public.
The CSC is committed to preventing the entry of contraband and unauthorized items into its institutions. It uses a variety of tools to detect and prevent contraband from entering its institutions, including ion scanners and detector dogs. CSC also works in partnership with other law enforcement agencies to combat contraband within institutions.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Donnacona Institution
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