Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Stony Mountain Institution – Medium Security Unit
November 1, 2024
On October 28, 2024, Corrections officers at Stony Mountain Institution (SMI) – medium security unit discovered and seized a quantity of contraband and unauthorized items during a search of the institution. The seizure included:
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Contraband:
- 325 grams of marijuana
- 10 grams of cocaine
- 50 grams of methamphetamine
- 200 prescription pills
- 10 cell phones
- 5 USB drives
- 2 shanks (homemade knives)
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Unauthorized items:
- 2 televisions
- 1 microwave oven
- 1 coffee maker
- 1 hot plate
The seizure is part of the Correctional Service of Canada’s (CSC) ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for inmates and staff.
“Contraband and unauthorized items pose a significant threat to the safety and security of our institutions,” said the warden of SMI. “We are committed to working with our partners to prevent and detect contraband from entering our facilities.”
The CSC has implemented a number of measures to prevent the introduction of contraband into its institutions, including:
- Searches of inmates, visitors, and staff: All persons entering a CSC institution are subject to searches for contraband.
- Use of technology: CSC uses a variety of technologies to detect contraband, including X-ray machines and drug detection dogs.
- Intelligence gathering: CSC works with law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence on contraband activities.
The seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at SMI is a reminder of the importance of institutional security. The CSC will continue to work with its partners to prevent and detect contraband from entering its facilities and to ensure the safety and security of its institutions.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Insitution – medium security unit
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