Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
November 1, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada – Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has reported a significant seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on October 31, 2024.
During a routine security operation, CSC officers discovered and confiscated the following items:
- 500 grams of marijuana
- 200 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- 100 grams of cocaine
- 200 contraband cell phones
- Numerous homemade weapons
- Unauthorized medications
CSC said that the seizure was the result of “proactive intelligence and vigilance” by its officers.
The institution was immediately placed in lockdown following the seizure, and all inmates were searched. No injuries were reported.
CSC is investigating the source of the contraband and unauthorized items and is working to identify those responsible for their introduction into the penitentiary.
“CSC is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our staff and inmates,” said Joyce Murray, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “We will continue to work closely with our partners to prevent contraband from entering our institutions and to hold those responsible for trafficking accountable.”
CSC said that the seizure is a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in preventing the introduction of contraband into prisons. The organization is committed to continuing its efforts to detect and intercept contraband, and to work with law enforcement partners to prosecute those involved in trafficking.
The Saskatchewan Penitentiary is a medium-security federal institution that houses approximately 650 male inmates. It is located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
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