The Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)

By Susan McNeil

Drugs at the Pen.

Nearly $130,000 in THC, meth, tobacco and phone seized at Sask. Penitentiary

Aug 30, 2024 | 10:53 AM

Banned substances worth $128,750 found inside the institution were seized at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert this week thanks to the ‘vigilance of staff members’ according to Corrections Canada.

Some THC, methamphetamine, tobacco, a cell phone and accessories were discovered, confiscated and reported to the Prince Albert Police Service.

Corrections Canada said it uses a number of tools to stop drugs from getting inside it’s facilities, such as scanners and drug detection dogs that search buildings, personal property, inmates and visitors.

The Saskatchewan Penitentiary, at the outskirts of the city, regularly catches drugs that people are attempting to smuggle inside the building.

To help catch offenders, a toll-free tipline at 1‑866‑780‑3784 is available. Callers remain anonymous and can report any issue of concern, from smuggling banned substances to planned violence.

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