End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution
News Release
October 5, 2016 – Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on September 26, 2016 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
A number of unauthorized items were found during the exceptional search.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions 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
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Springhill Institution
902-664-4641
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