Const. Anthony Colangeli said a 'large quantity' of tobacco, marijuana and hash was seized near the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston, Ont.
The Collins Bay Institution is shown in this May 17, 2023 file photo. Kingston police say two people were arrested while trying to use a drone to smuggle contraband into the prison on Aug. 20, 2023.
Officers were called to a parking lot near Bath and Gardiners roads around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, where they found a 29-year-old and a 32-year-old attempting to pilot the drone onto prison property a short distance away, according to Const. Anthony Colangeli.Collins Bay has been a hotspot for drone smuggling and Correctional Service Canada said a single flight can carry contraband worth up to $100,000.
The correctional service said it has "counter-drone measures" in place at "many" institutions, but declined to share any specifics, citing safety and security. They're also jointly charged with distributing more than 30 grams of cannabis, along with mischief under $5,000 and possession of a weapon.
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