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$281K drug seizure at Dorchester prison

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Staff at the Dorchester prison seized packages of drugs and other items after a perimeter discovery.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said the packages were found on Monday.

The items included crystal methamphetamine, nicotine patches and THC.

The agency listed the institutional value of the seizure at $281,700.

Police have been notified, and the institution is investigating.

CSC explained that several tools are used to prevent drugs from entering its facilities.

Those tools include ion scanners and drug‑detector dogs used to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.

The agency also reported that it is increasing measures aimed at keeping contraband out to help maintain a safe and secure environment.

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Contraband seized at Dorchester Penitentiary

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Staff at a New Brunswick prison seized a package containing a variety of contraband items recently.

Items including tobacco, shatter and crystal methamphetamine were seized in the minimum-security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

According to the Correctional Service of Canada, the estimated institutional value of the items seized is $75,050.

CSC is increasing measures meant to keep contraband out of its institutions to ensure a safe and secure environment.

The agency has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions to receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions.

The activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.

The toll-free number, 1-866-780-3784, helps ensure the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.