Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Collins Bay Institution
KINGSTON, ON – January 28, 2025 – On January 27, 2025, staff members at Collins Bay Institution, a medium-security federal institution, intercepted and seized a package containing contraband and unauthorized items.
The package, which was addressed to an inmate, contained the following items:
- 100 grams of tobacco
- 50 grams of marijuana
- 10 cell phones
- 5 USB drives
The contraband and unauthorized items were seized and the inmate was charged with possession of contraband and unauthorized items.
“The seizure of these items is a testament to the vigilance of our staff and their commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our inmates and staff,” said Acting Institutional Head, Marc Gelinas. “We will continue to work diligently to prevent the introduction of contraband into our institutions.”
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions. Contraband can pose a threat to the safety and security of inmates and staff, and it can also facilitate criminal activity. CSC uses a variety of tools to prevent the introduction of contraband, including ion scanners, drug-sniffing dogs, and intelligence sharing.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
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