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Ontario Region

News Release

Communiqué

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXCEPTIONAL SEARCH AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION

CAMPBELLFORD, ON, November 7, 2008 - An exceptional search of Warkworth Institution commenced on Friday, November 7, 2008, as a result of intelligence information received indicating that weapons may be in the institution. The searching is limited to Unit 1 at this time.

Normal institutional operations are suspended until the conclusion of the search.

Visits have not been suspended.

The institution will return to a normal routine once the exceptional search has concluded and the Warden is satisfied that it is safe to do so.

Ensuring the safety and security of institutions, staff and public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.

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Julie Doering
Media Relations
Ontario Region
613-545-8210