July 10, 2015- Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On July 9, 2015, at about 16:35, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain 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. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.
Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.
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Norma Hanson
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Mountain Institution
604-796-1438
