End of lockdown and search at Kent Institution

News Release

May 16, 2016 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On May 6, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. a lockdown was put in place at Kent Institution a maximum security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates.

The lockdown put in place at Kent Institution has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. A number of unauthorized items were found during the exceptional search including tattoo paraphernalia and contraband.

CSC is strengthening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

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Contact

Sheila Collett
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Kent Institution
604-796-4404

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