End of lockdown and search at Mountain Institution
News Release
February 23, 2017 – Agassiz, BC – Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on February 17, 2017, 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 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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Contacts
Keri Wallden
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Mountain Institution
604-796-1438