A Toronto jail guard will himself be behind bars after pleading guilty to smuggling thousands of dollars of drugs and weapons into the Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC), in a case observers worry is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sneaking in potentially deadly contraband.
Yathu Sathiyakanthan admitted he brought packages of drugs, including MDMA and hashish, cellphones and even ceramic blades through security at the facility—something he expressed remorse for in court, calling his conduct “morally wrong” and “impulsive and stupid,” according to a judge’s ruling in the case.
“This offender directly contributed to a dangerous environment for everyone inside the institution. Mr. Sathiyakanthan had unique access at the TSDC. He was entrusted with the keeping the facility safe and secure for inmates and staff, he did precisely the opposite,” said Justice Hafeez Amarshi in his ruling.
The first sign of the crime was a pink sock discovered in the search of an inmate’s cell in October 2024, that was filled with marijuana, tobacco, and a lighter.
Then, another sock fell from the boxers of his cellmate, with hash, MDMA, and a mini cell phone, the judgment says.
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