Lockdown and search at Fraser Valley Institution

April 21, 2026 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On April 20, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Fraser Valley Institution, a multi-level security federal 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.

Visits have been suspended until the search is completed. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.