End to Lockdown and Exceptional Search - Joyceville Institution

Kingston, Ontario, October 18, 2012 – The lockdown and search at Joyceville Institution initiated on October 10, 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