End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution  

October 12, 2022 – Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on October 3, 2022, has ended and an exceptional search has been completed.

A number of unauthorized items were found during the exceptional search.

The Correctional Service of 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.

The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

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