Contraband Worth $236,700 Seized at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston

Staff at Collins Bay Institution seized drugs, weapons, and cellphones between Sept. 25–30. The haul carries an estimated institutional value of $236,700.

Drugs, Weapons, and Phones Found at Kingston Federal Prison

Staff at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston recovered a large quantity of contraband over a five-day period late last month, thewhig.com reports.

According to the Correctional Service Canada (CSC), the items were discovered between September 25 and September 30. The seized goods included tobacco, marijuana, cannabis concentrate known as "shatter," drug paraphernalia, edged weapons, cellphones, and related accessories. CSC placed the total estimated institutional value of the seizures at $236,700.

In response, CSC has heightened security measures at the facility, deploying ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.

The agency also coordinates with police to pursue action against individuals who attempt to bring contraband into federal correctional institutions.

A toll-free tip line — 1-866-780-3784 — has been made available across all federal institutions for members of the public to report information related to security concerns, including drug use or trafficking activity.

Kingston Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal are currently investigating the incident, according to Kingston Fire and Rescue.

Source: Google News JM — Kingston