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Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
Officers found more than 300 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other contraband, and CSC estimated the haul's prison value at $165,000.
- On April 8, guards at Mission Institution intercepted a package disguised with glued-on grass clippings, preventing more than 300 grams of suspected methamphetamine from reaching inmates.
- Mission RCMP suspect the package was flown over the fence by a drone at night, with police describing the bubble-mailer as "cleverly" disguised to "seamlessly blend in" with the facility's grounds.
- Correctional Services Canada estimates the seized contraband, which includes steroids, razor blades, and an iPhone, is worth $165,000 inside the prison walls.
- Following the discovery, RCMP launched a formal investigation and stated they will recommend charges against suspects if sufficient evidence is found.
- Authorities in the Fraser Valley continue to grapple with contraband threats, as the incident demonstrates evolving smuggling techniques used to bypass perimeter defenses.
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Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence – Energeticcity.ca
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Authorities in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt to sneak drugs into a prison by dropping a package disguised as a patch of loose turf onto the facility’s grounds. RCMP say corrections officers at the Mission Institution discovered the package on April 9 after someone dropped it over the fence overnight. Police say the package was “cleverly” disguised, with real cut grass attached on the …
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