End of lockdown and search at Mountain Institution
News Release
November 8, 2016 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown that was put in place at Mountain Institution on November 1, 2016 has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of unauthorized items 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
Keri Wallden
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Mountain Institution
604-796-1438
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