By Nigel Maxwell

Sask. Pen employee facing charges after drug bust at prison

Apr 24, 2012 | 10:01 AM

An employee at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert is facing drug charges following an incident last week at the prison.

“On April 20th members of the provincial GIS unit began an investigation in relation to drug trafficking at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, after RCMP received a complaint from the penitentiary,” RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson.

The complaint from the prison was made about 8:30 a.m..

As a result of the investigation, 26-year-old Danielle Spence from Prince Albert is now charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and trafficking marijuana.

“The charge, possession for the purpose of trafficking, would be indicative of an amount that is more than just personal use,” Dawson said.

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Spence will appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on May 17th.

The Correctional Service of Canada declined to comment on whether any action has been taken against the employee.

nmaxwell@panow.com