November 21, 2014 – Mission, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Mission Institution on November 14, 2014 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
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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Gordon Mattson
Assistant Warden Management Services
Mission Institution
604-798-4174
