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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution
DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - On June 14, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, hashish, marijuana, cannabis concentrate, tobacco and cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $151,250. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors. The CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions. CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions. The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous. Associated links Taking action against illegal drone activityInstitutional security CSC's Detector Dog Program Follow us on social media Correctional Service of Canada (Facebook) @CSC_SCC_en (X) @CSCsccEN (Youtube) Correctional Service Canada (LinkedIn) SOURCE Correctional Services Canada - Quebec View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
16-06-2025
- Science
- Malaysian Reserve
Detector Dogs: Agriculture's Best Friend
MISSION, Kan., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (Family Features) They may be cute, fluffy and friendly, but some dogs also have an important job: protecting America's food supply. By deploying specially trained beagles, Labrador retrievers and Jack Russell terriers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services' (APHIS) Detector Dog Program puts elite canines to work on the front lines at international airports, mail facilities and border crossings throughout the nation. These furry sleuths maneuver between passengers and luggage to search, locate and respond to the presence of banned fruits, plants and meats that may harbor damaging insects and diseases that threaten the country's agricultural production and natural resources. The program was started in 1984 and soon grew in demand. By 2009, APHIS opened a 17-acre National Detector Dog Training Center near the Atlanta International Airport. At the center, dogs and their handlers go through an 8-10-week training program to learn how to inspect passenger luggage and handbags for agricultural goods such as fruits, vegetables, beef and pork. Detector dogs patrol ports of entry, borders and airports to keep harmful pests, like invasive fruit flies, out of the country. For example, labrador retrievers and their handlers protect the nation's fruit by patrolling citrus orchards along the Texas–Mexico border in search of infested or diseased crops. Safeguarding U.S. agriculture and natural resources is part of the program's mission, but APHIS' Detector Dog Program also partners with countries like Canada and Taiwan to supply guidance, training and testing of canine detection. There are even detector dog teams on the job at cargo airports throughout countries in the Pacific, tasked with identifying invasive species and stopping them from reaching Hawaii. The work these dogs and their handlers do is critical to help stop the spread of invasive plant and animal pests and diseases that could ravage America's agriculture. A detector dog's career spans 6-8 years before they retire at 9 years old. At retirement age, 90% of dogs are adopted by their handler. In the rare case they are not, the handler will recommend a good home and a successful adoption program ensures all dogs are well placed. Constantly on the lookout for new pups, APHIS works closely with animal shelters, rescue groups and private individuals to find the right dogs for the job from anywhere in the country. New recruits are 1-3 years old, heartworm negative, have high food drive and are environmentally and socially friendly. The ideal candidate is often that high-energy, hard-to-handle pooch who simply needs a job and a purpose. If you or someone you know would like to help the program grow its squad of super sniffers, email usdacanineadoptions@ call (887) 797-3899 or learn more at Content courtesy of USDA Michael Frenchmfrench@ About Family Features Editorial SyndicateA leading source for high-quality food, lifestyle and home and garden content, Family Features provides readers with topically and seasonally relevant tips, takeaways, information, recipes, videos, infographics and more. Find additional articles and information at and
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution
DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 26 and June 4, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, marijuana, cannabis concentrate, tobacco and a cellphone with SIM cards. The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $256,750. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors. The CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions. CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions. The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous. Associated links Taking action against illegal drone activityInstitutional security CSC's Detector Dog Program Follow us on social media Correctional Service of Canada (Facebook) @CSC_SCC_en (X) @CSCsccEN (Youtube) Correctional Service Canada (LinkedIn) SOURCE Correctional Services Canada - Quebec View original content:
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Seizure of contraband items at Drummond Institution
DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - On April 30, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution. The contraband items seized included cannabis, hashish, shatter, tobacco, nicotine patches and electronic items. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $233,300. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors. The CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions. CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions. The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous. Associated links Taking action against illegal drone activityInstitutional security CSC's Detector Dog Program Follow us on social media Correctional Service of Canada (Facebook) @CSC_SCC_en (X) @CSCsccEN (Youtube) Correctional Service Canada (LinkedIn) SOURCE Correctional Services Canada - Quebec View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- Cision Canada
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution Français
COWANSVILLE, QC, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - On April 23 and 24, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, marijuana, cannabis wax, tobacco, cell phones with accessories, blades and screwdrivers. The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $116,030. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors. CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions. CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions. The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous. Institutional security CSC's Detector Dog Program SOURCE Correctional Services Canada - Quebec Media Relations, Quebec Region, [email protected]
