End of lockdown and search at Beaver Creek Institution

March 5, 2019 – Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution on February 22, 2019 has ended. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

A number of contraband items were found during the 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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