$1.1M in meth, tobacco and cellphones seized at Nova Scotia prison

CRIME $1.1M in meth, tobacco and cellphones seized at Nova Scotia prison By Rebecca Lau Global News Posted September 23, 2026 11:23 am 1 min read View image in full screen FILE - Correctional Service Canada says the packages found at the Springhill Institution included methamphetamine, shatter, cannabis, hashish, tobacco, as well as cellphones. File/Global News LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Staff at a Nova Scotia prison seized more than $1.1 million in methamphetamine and other contraband this week, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says The CSC says the packages of contraband and unauthorized items were discovered Monday at the Springhill Institution in Springhill, N.S., “as a result of the vigilance of staff members.” The packages included methamphetamine, shatter, cannabis, hashish, tobacco, as well as cellphones, and have an estimated worth of $1,161,500, says CSC. In a Wednesday release, CSC says it has contacted police and the institution is also investigating. The agency also says it is “heightening measures” to prevent contraband from entering institutions. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. “The Correctional Service of Canada 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 agency added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT The federal agency has also set up an anonymous tip line at 1‑866‑780‑3784 for reporting contraband and activities at federal institutions. MORE ON CRIME MORE VIDEOS Vancouver police say $5.8M of cocaine found in t-shirt order is record bust Woman found dead in Montreal apartment labelled homicide, police A timeline of key events in the case of Kenneth Law, who admitted to aiding suicides Sentencing hearing begins for Kenneth Law, who sold substances used for suicide “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,” CSC said. 2:11 Prisoners’ advocates wary of…