Correctional officers at the Atlantic Institution in Renous, New Brunswick, seized approximately $65,000 worth of contraband during a targeted search operation, according to officials.
Details of the Seizure
The contraband included drugs, tobacco, and weapons, which were discovered during a routine search of the medium-security federal prison. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) confirmed the seizure in a statement, noting that the items were found in various areas of the facility.
Among the items confiscated were quantities of illicit drugs, including marijuana and synthetic substances, as well as tobacco products and homemade weapons. The estimated street value of the contraband is approximately $65,000.
Response from Authorities
“The Correctional Service of Canada takes a zero-tolerance approach to contraband in our institutions,” said a CSC spokesperson. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our staff, inmates, and the public.”
The investigation into how the contraband entered the facility is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time, but authorities are reviewing security protocols to prevent future incidents.
Impact on Prison Security
The seizure is part of broader efforts by CSC to crack down on contraband in federal prisons across the country. In recent years, there have been increased measures, including the use of ion scanners and drug-detection dogs, to intercept illegal items.
Atlantic Institution, located in Renous, New Brunswick, houses male inmates serving sentences of two years or more. The facility has a history of contraband-related incidents, prompting enhanced security measures.
