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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND AT BATH INSTITUTION

BATH, (Ontario), January 12, 2009 - During the morning of January 12, 2009, staff at Bath Institution seized narcotics, prescription medication, tobacco and a cellular telephone during a search of a cell within the institution. The value of the items seized has an institutional value of approximately $ 15,000.00. The Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad is conducting an investigation into this incident. The Correctional Service of Canada will be conducting an internal investigation into this matter. Institutional operations at Bath Institution have not been affected.

CSC actively utilizes a number of tools in our efforts to control the flow of contraband. It is the consistent effort of our staff members that help to keep institutions safe and secure.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Detlef Fischer
Bath Institution
613-351-8215