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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KINGSTON, ON, April 6, 2004 - Collins Bay Institution has been locked down to facilitate an exceptional search based on routine issues, a component of normal practices. The institution remains quiet and inmates are being feed on the units.

Visits have been cancelled for today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We hope to return to normal visiting routine on Saturday, April 10, 2004, however visitors are encouraged to contact the institution before visiting.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Cindy Herrington
Acting Assistant Warden, Management Services
(613) 536-6094