Seizure of Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution

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On February 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized
items was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

The unauthorized items seized included tobacco. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is
$92,730.

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.

CSC has heightened 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.

CSC has also 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.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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