The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says its staff members have seized several packages containing unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution amounting to $364,210.
The seizures happened between April 28 and May 9. The CSC notes that they “were the result of both suspected drone drops and throw-overs.”
The seized packages included “tobacco, marijuana, hashish, shatter (cannabis concentrate), drug paraphernalia, cell phones and cell phone accessories.”
To help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone, CSC uses heightened measures to prevent unauthorized items from entering its facilities.
“CSC uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors,” said CSC in a news release.