Correctional officers seized two packages of contraband worth $124,500 in a recent operation at Mountain Institution, a medium-security prison near Agassiz. 

According to a release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) dated April 16, the contraband was seized in two packages April 12 and 13. The packages contained cannabis concentrate, cannabis buds, crystal methamphetamine, tobacco, cigars, SIM cards, USB charging blocks and cell phones. 

The Agassiz RCMP have been notified and are investigating with the CSC. 

"The Correctional Service of Canada uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions," The CSC stated. "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."

The CSC has set up a phone tip line for all federal institutions to receive information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. The toll-free number is 1-866-780-3784.