Correctional Service Canada (CSC) officers recently seized more unauthorized items at Kent Institution in Agassiz.
On March 15, CSC officers seized 12 cell phones, charging cables and eight sim cards; these and other seized unauthorized items totaled $43,000 in institutional value.
“The (CSC) is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone,” The CSC wrote in a statement. “CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.”
The CSC has set up a tip line for all federal institutions seeking information for all activities related to institutional security, including drug use and contraband. The toll-free number is 1-866-780-3784. The information shared on this tip line is protected and the callers remain anonymous.
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