Lockdown and Exceptional Search at Warkworth Institution

Warkworth, Ontario, October 16, 2012 – At approximately 1:00 p.m. on October 15, 2012, Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary, was placed on lockdown in order to facilitate an exceptional search. The search was authorized after contraband was found in the institution over the weekend.

The safety and security of our institutions is the primary consideration of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). The institution will re-open as soon as searching is complete and it is determined safe to do so.

Visits will be suspended until the search has been completed.

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:

Rob Campney
Assistant Warden Management Services
Warkworth Institution
Correctional Service Canada
(705) 924-8104