Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Mission Institution – medium-security unit

October 9, 2024 – Mission, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On October 5, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.

The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 816 grams of crystal methamphetamine, four SD cards, two charging cables, and one charging block. The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $575,500.

The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.

CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions.

The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.