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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DISTURBANCE AND ASSAULT AT MILLHAVEN INSTITUTION

Bath, ON, November 16, 2009 - On Friday, November 13, 2009 while returning from the recreation yard at approximately 7:45 p.m. a fight broke out between a group of inmates at Millhaven Institution. Staff quickly intervened, firing warning shots and deploying chemical agents to gain control. The offenders refused to return from the yard until approximately 1:00 a.m. when they were returned to their cells.

One offender was treated on site with non-life threatening injuries.

Staff searched and retrieved seven handmade weapons from the recreation yard. Millhaven Institution remains in lockdown while an exceptional search continues. All visits are cancelled while the search is underway, which is expected to last the rest of the week.

Visitors are reminded to contact the institution before visiting due to the current restrictions.

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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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Wayne Buller
Assistant Warden Management Services
Millhaven Institution
Correctional Service Canada
613-351-8304