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Prison staff seize $70,000 worth of cannabis concentrates from B.C. institution

The 'institutional value' of the seize is $70,000
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Correctional Service Canada is investigating after contraband was seized from Mountain Institution on Oct. 24 2024.

Staff members at a B.C. prison have seized cannabis concentrates worth tens of thousands of dollars. 

On Oct. 24, several packages containing contraband were seized by staff at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution located in Agassiz. 

The total estimated value of the seizure is $70,000, according to assistant warden Marie Messer.

Police have been notified of the discovery and Correctional Service Canada is investigating. 

Anyone with information can contact 1-866-780-3784 and can remain anonymous.