Regina correctional officer charged in drug trafficking investigation
A former correctional officer at Regina's jail has been charged in a lengthy drug trafficking investigation, according to the RCMP.
The investigation into suspected drug trafficking at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) began on Sept. 26, 2023. At that time, a 36-year-old inmate at the prison was charged with possessing drugs for the purpose of committing an indictable offence.
Police determined that the inmate had an accomplice outside of the prison that was helping with the purchasing, packaging and transporting of drugs to a then unknown correctional officer at the prison.
After a self-described 'lengthy and complex investigation,' White Butte RCMP have identified the officer responsible for trafficking drugs into the RPCC.
On July 16, police charged Justin Amyotte, 44, of Regina. He faces one count each of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence of trafficking a controlled substance, breach of trust by a public officer and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Amyotte is set to make his next appearance in provincial court on Aug. 7.
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