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A pigeon carrying a miniature backpack filled with drugs has been captured at a prison in Canada. The incident took place last month on December 29, at the maximum, medium and minimum federal penitentiary located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. 

Speaking to Global News, John Randle, president of the Pacific Region for Union of Canadian Correctional, said, "A pigeon was located at Pacific Institution, inside the walls and it appeared to have a small package, sort of like a backpack attached to it." 

According to Mr Randle, the miniature backpack that the bird was carrying had crystal meth stashed inside. The pigeon was found near one of the recreation yards at the institution. Officers were standing in one of the fenced inmate unit yards - which prisoners use regularly for hanging out, playing games or just getting some fresh air - when they noticed a grey bird with a small package attached to its back.