$76,000 worth of unauthorized items seized at Joyceville Institution following suspected drone drop
Exterior view of Joyceville Institution in Kingston, Ontario, on Thursday Dec. 17, 2020 (Lars Hagberg/THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution following a suspected drone drop.
Correctional Service of Canada says as a result of "vigilance of staff members," $76,240 worth of contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Kingston, Ont. institution on Sunday, including tobacco, marijuana and cellphone accessories.
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"The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has heightened measures to prevent contraband and unauthorized items from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone," CSC said in a statement.
"CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband or unauthorized items into correctional institutions."
Last week, staff announced the seizure $364,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution. CSC said the seizures "were the result of both suspected drone drops and throw-overs."
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