Staff at Edmonton Institution, a maximum-security federal facility, successfully intercepted a significant amount of contraband and unauthorized items. The items seized last week included THC, crystal methamphetamine, and cell phones, with an estimated institutional value of $917,400.The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) confirmed that the police have been notified, and an internal investigation is underway. The seizure underscores the ongoing challenges faced by correctional institutions in preventing the entry of illegal substances and items.In its efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment, CSC employs a variety of tools to combat the smuggling of contraband. These include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs used to thoroughly search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.The CSC is stepping up its measures to prevent such items from entering its institutions. "We are committed to working closely with law enforcement to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional facilities," a CSC spokesperson stated.To further enhance security, CSC has established a toll-free telephone tip line for all federal institutions. This line, 1‑866‑780‑3784, allows individuals to anonymously report activities related to drug use or trafficking that could threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff. The information shared is protected to ensure the confidentiality of callers..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Staff at Edmonton Institution, a maximum-security federal facility, successfully intercepted a significant amount of contraband and unauthorized items. The items seized last week included THC, crystal methamphetamine, and cell phones, with an estimated institutional value of $917,400.The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) confirmed that the police have been notified, and an internal investigation is underway. The seizure underscores the ongoing challenges faced by correctional institutions in preventing the entry of illegal substances and items.In its efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment, CSC employs a variety of tools to combat the smuggling of contraband. These include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs used to thoroughly search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.The CSC is stepping up its measures to prevent such items from entering its institutions. "We are committed to working closely with law enforcement to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional facilities," a CSC spokesperson stated.To further enhance security, CSC has established a toll-free telephone tip line for all federal institutions. This line, 1‑866‑780‑3784, allows individuals to anonymously report activities related to drug use or trafficking that could threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff. The information shared is protected to ensure the confidentiality of callers..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
