Joyceville Institution seized contraband valued at $70k, apprehending suspects with assistance from Kingston Police; CSC intensifies security measures and provides a confidential tip line.
On February 7, 2024, the Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal prison, successfully seized contraband and unauthorized items. The staff at the institution managed to seize tobacco, cannabis, edged weapons, cell phones, and accessories with an estimated institutional value of $70,000. The Kingston Police assisted in apprehending the suspects related to the seizure. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) utilizes various tools, such as ion scanners and detector dogs, to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. CSC has heightened measures to ensure a safe and secure environment, working with the police to take action against those who introduce contraband or unauthorized items. Additionally, CSC has set up a confidential, toll-free tip line (1-866-780-3784) for reporting security-related activities at federal institutions.