Over the course of the last week, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband were
seized inside the perimeter of Beaver Creek institution.
The seized items included a variety of contraband, including tobacco, drugs, phones, SIM cards, and charging cords. The
total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $72,220.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These
tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its 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 introduce contraband into correctional institutions.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) introduced a complete smoking ban in all federal correctional institutions in 2008.
CSC has set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities
relating to security at CSC institutions. These 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 that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.