End to Lockdown and Exceptional Search - Joyceville Institution

Kingston, Ontario, January 17, 2012 – The lockdown at Joyceville Institution initiated on January 9, 2012 has concluded. The institution has returned to normal operations.

During the search, staff seized a number of unauthorized items.

Visits to the Institution have been re-instated.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing contraband from entering its institutions. Our efforts contribute towards ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Lorrie Oddie
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Joyceville Institution
(613) 536-6410
(613) 888-1076