Seizure of Unauthorized Substances at Drummond Institution


DRUMMONDVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Aug. 12, 2013) - On August 8, 2013, as a result of the vigilance of correctional staff at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary located in Drummondville, objects with suspicious content were recovered on the perimeter of the institution.

Upon inspection, 375 grams of tobacco, 117 grams of marijuana and one cell phone were seized. The estimated institutional value of the seizure is $18,000.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a number of tools available that are consistently used in efforts to control the flow of drugs into our institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug dogs to search buildings, offenders and visitors.

CSC has set up a telephone Tip-Line at all federal institutions to provide an additional source for receiving information about activities that relate to the safety and security of CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of people visiting, working at, or housed at a CSC facility.

The toll-free Tip-Line number, 1-866-889-6039, assures that the information received is protected and callers may choose to remain anonymous.

CSC is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering institutions, in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Contact Information:

Edith Brouillard
Assistant Warden Management Services
Drummond Institution
Correctional Service Canada
819-477-5112 ext. 210