By rdnewsNOW staff

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Nearly $290K in contraband seized at Bowden Institution

Dec 18, 2019 | 11:29 AM

INNISFAIL- More than a quarter million dollars in contraband has been seized at Bowden Institution.

On December 7, correctional officers in the medium security unit at the prison intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution.

The items seized included cell phones, cell phone chargers, tobacco, Crystal Meth, “shatter” (THC concentrate), and knives.

The total institutional value of the seizure is estimated at $286,200

The RCMP has been notified and the institution is also investigating.

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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions, including ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.

CSC says is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.