Three edged weapons and drugs worth an estimated prison value of $32,000 were found April 19 in an inmate鈥檚 cell at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
CSC said in a press release issued Tuesday (April 25) that the drugs discovered by correctional officers and security during a search of the cell included methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and THC.
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The press release states that CSC uses a number of tools 鈥渢o prevent drugs from entering its institutions.鈥�
鈥淭hese tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.鈥�
The release states that CSC works with local police 鈥渢o take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.鈥�
A toll-free tip line (1-866-780-3784) is also available for people to report illicit activities in correctional facilities.
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