May 20, 2014 – Warkworth, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On May 18, 2014 at about 6:30 p.m. a lockdown was put in place at Warkworth Institution, a medium 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. Regular activities will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.
Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Visitors who have already planned a visit are asked to contact the Institution directly.
The Correctional Service of Canada (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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Contact
Chris Stafford
Assistant Warden Management Services
Warkworth Institution
(705) 924-8104
