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More than $1M of drugs, cellphones seized at N.S. jail

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More than $1 million worth of contraband was seized from the Springhill Institution due to what Correctional Services Canada (CSC) describes “vigilant staff members”.

CSC says it included items like cannabis, hash and tobacco as well as cell phones.

The total estimated value was $1,161,500.

Springhill is a medium security federal institution.

CSC says they are heightening measures at the jail to prevent stuff like this from entering its institutions to keep everyone safe and to take action against anyone attempting to bring the products in.

Police have been notified and are investigating.

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Springhill man facing child sex abuse charges

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A 37-year-old Springhill man is facing child sex abuse charges.

RCMP say it was April 2 when the Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit was notified a social media platform had child sex abuse exploitation material being used on its platform.

April 24, a home on Herrett Road was searched and electronics were seized.

The man has been charged, released on conditions to appear in court August 10.

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Lockdown ended at Springhill jail after stabbing weapons found

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A lockdown has ended at Springhill Institution.

It was implemented March 15 after an assault that briefly sent three individuals to hospital for treatment.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says in a news release, an exceptional search has been completed, and operations have returned to normal.

During the search, contraband and other unauthorized items were seized, including “homemade stabbing weapons”.

CSC says they are strengthening measures to prevent contraband from getting into its facilities for a safe and secure environment. They work with police to take action against those who bring contraband in.