End of Lockdown at Springhill Institution

News Release

May 24, 2016 - Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on May 9, 2016, has ended. 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

Shannon Oickle
Media Spokesperson
Springhill Institution
(902) 597-8651 ext. 3637

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