Authorities begin probe after $73K in contraband, unauthorized items seized at Abbotsford prison

ABBOTSFORD – Officials at the Matsqui Institution say an investigation is underway to ascertain how approximately $73,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items made it into the medium-security facility.
Operators of the correctional outlet revealed that crystal meth, tobacco, a pair of cell phones and chargers, four USB keys, and a SIM card were among the items confiscated on Oct. 1.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) disclosed that the seizures were the result of “vigilan