Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan PenitentiarySeizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

The article reports that drugs worth $67,000 were seized at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. It notes the seizure occurred at the prison in Prince Albert and provides the context of the incident as reported by The Canadian Press.

The article reports that between July 17 and July 21, 2026, staff at Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco, marijuana, cell phones, and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $145,865. It also notes that the Correctional Service of Canada uses tools such as…

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) reported a second contraband seizure at Drumheller Institution in July, seizing methamphetamine, cell phones and accessories, a SIM card, USB sticks, and SD cards valued at $233,150. The agency credited staff vigilance, noted the previous July seizure (methamphetamine, chargers, and vaping devices valued at $944,860),…

The article reports that staff at Joyceville Institution seized more than $83,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items, following a suspected drone drop on Saturday, July 18. The items included tobacco, marijuana, hashish, cellphones, and cellphone accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $83,310, and CSC notes ongoing use of…