Event Brief
Contraband worth nearly $149,000 seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
Summary: Correctional Service Canada says staff at Saskatchewan Penitentiary seized packages containing methamphetamine, cocaine, THC concentrate, tobacco, and unauthorized items including a cell phone and charger, a USB card reader and rolling papers. The seizures occurred on Aug. 20, 21 and 24 at the medium-security prison in Prince Albert, totaling nearly $149,000 in contraband.
WHO: Correctional Service Canada (staff at Saskatchewan Penitentiary)
WHAT: Staff seized contraband packages worth nearly $149,000, including drugs and unauthorized electronic and smoking-related items.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Prince Albert
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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