Lockdown and search at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit

News release

May 1, 2019 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On May 1, 2019, at about 8:30 am, a lockdown was put in place at Dorchester Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

The safety and security of the institutions is the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) primary concern. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so. 

Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.

The 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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Contacts

Joanne Maillet
A/Assistant Warden, Operations
Dorchester Penitentiary
(506) 379-4150
(506) 365-0372 (cellular)

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