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Ontario Region

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOMB THREAT AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION - UPDATE

CAMPBELLFORD, ON, October 4, 2005 - The Bomb Squad has now inspected the suspicious container that was found in the kitchenette in the Programs Building and they have determined that it was not an explosive device.

The Institution will start returning to normal routine this evening with inmates proceeding a block at a time to the Inmate kitchen to pick up their supper meal. Following the dinner meal inmates will be given recreation in the gym as per normal routine.

The Institution will return to normal routine tomorrow October 5, 2005, which will include inmate visits, work and program activities.

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John Oddie
Assistant Warden, Management Services
(705) 924-8104