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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has released information regarding the seizure of two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution. According to CSC, the two packages were seized “as the result of the vigilance of staff members” at the medium security unit of the Institution on
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Two packages have been seized on the grounds of Collins Bay Institution which contained large amounts of drugs, as well as weapons, electronics, and other prohibited items. According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on Saturday, May 16, 2020, “as
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Correctional Officers in the Assessment Unit at Joyceville Institution have seized contraband and unauthorized items attempting to be brought into the Institution. According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), the officers intercepted inmates who were attempting to bring the items into the Institution on Sunday, Jul. 14, 2019. The contraband seized
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The lockdown at the assessment unit of Joyceville Institution has ended following the completion of an exceptional search, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC). The lockdown of the assessment unit was put in place on Friday, Jul. 5, 2019 to allow the search to take place. CSC said at the
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is crediting “the vigilance of staff members” for the seizure of two packages found on the grounds of Collins Bay Institution. Both packages contained contraband and unauthorized items, and were seized at approximately 6:05 a.m. on Friday, Jun. 7, 2019, according to CSC. One package
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is crediting the “vigilance of staff members” for the seizure of three packages containing contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution. The three packages were located on the perimeter of the medium security unit at the Institution between Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May
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The lockdown at Millhaven Institution has ended, and the facility has resumed normal operations, according to a press release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC). The lockdown was put in place on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 to allow staff to complete an exceptional search of the maximum security institution. During
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As a result of an exceptional search of the medium security unit at Collins Bay Institution, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has found and seized unauthorized and contraband items with an estimated institutional value of nearly $50,000. The search uncovered a number of unauthorized items and contraband, including 486.9 grams of
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The medium security unit of Collins Bay Institution is no longer on lock down, following the completion of an exceptional search at the facility. The lockdown was put in place on Friday, Mar. 8, 2019 in order for the search to take place. During the search, a number of unauthorized
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A package containing unauthorized and contraband items, including over 2,000 grams of tobacco, has been seized at Collins Bay Institution. The seizure took place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 in the medium security unit of the institution “as a result of the vigilance of staff members,” according
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A fairly large seizure took place at the medium security unit of Collins Bay Institution on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The seizure of a package took place at approximately 5 p.m. “as a result of the vigilance of staff members,” according to a press release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
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The lockdown a both the maximum and medium security units at Collins Bay Institution has ended, following the completion of an exceptional search. The units were placed on lockdown on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, and visits to the institution were suspended. As a result of the search, a number of
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