Drugs Seized At Prison In Mission

The Canadian Press, 25 Jul, 2017 12:07 PM

Correctional officials say drugs have been seized at a prison in Mission.

They say staff members at the Mission Institution seized about 44 grams of hash at the facility's medium security unit.

The incident is reported to have happened last week.

The Correctional Service of Canada says it's strengthening measures to prevent contraband from getting into its institutions to help ensure a safe, secure environment.

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