Établissement de Drummond intercepts $51,600 in contraband

On September 26, 2026, staff at the Établissement de Drummond, a medium-security federal facility, intercepted contraband including marijuana, cannabis concentrate, tobacco, rolling papers, and accessories. The institutional value of the seized items is estimated at $51,600.

This seizure is part of a larger trend of contraband interceptions at the facility. Between October 26, 2025, and September 26, 2026, ten documented seizures have reached a total institutional value of over $1.1 million.

The Syndicat des agents correctionnels du Canada (SACC-CSN) has raised concerns regarding security and staffing levels. Union representatives report significant pressure on personnel, noting instances where only two agents were assigned to six pavilions and some employees working up to 70 hours per week. The union states that approximately 50 additional agents are required to address current staffing shortages and resource reductions in prevention services.