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Atlantic Region

News Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DEATH AT WESTMORLAND INSTITUTION

DORCHESTER, NB, January 28, 2004 - An inmate has died in our custody. His name is being withheld pending notification of the family.

The RCMP have been notified of the incident and will be conducting an investigation. As well, the Correctional Service of Canada will be conducting its own investigation.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Maurice LeBlanc
Assistant Warden, Management Services
(506) 379-4503