End of lockdown and search at Stony Mountain Institution – medium and maximum security units

News Release

November 17, 2015 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at the medium and maximum security units at Stony Mountain Institution on November 12, 2015 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.

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Contact

Guy Langlois
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Stony Mountain Institution
(204) 344-5111

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