October 17,
2017 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On October 16, 2017, at about 4:30 p.m., a lockdown was
put in place in the medium-security
unit at Collins Bay 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.
Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.
Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.
The Correctional
Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into
its institutions. 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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