End of lockdown and search at Stony Mountain Institution – Medium and Maximum security units

December 10, 2018 – Stony Mountain, Manitoba – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at the medium and maximum security units at Stony Mountain Institution on December 3, 2018, 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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