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LOCKDOWN AT FENBROOK INSTITUTION

Gravenhurst, Ontario, March 2, 2010 – On Tuesday, March 2nd, , 2010 inmates at Fenbrook Institution were placed under lockdown status, in order for staff to facilitate a search of the facility.

The search was ordered by the Warden following the interception of weapons and information that there is contraband within the institution. Searching of the institution is ongoing, and normal institutional operations are suspended until the conclusion of the search.

Visits have been suspended until the search has been completed.

The lockdown has been put in place in order to facilitate a search of the facility while ensuring the continued safety and security of the public, staff and inmates.

The facility will reopen once institutional management determines that it is safe to do so.

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Len Mainville
Fenbrook Institution
Correctional Service Canada
(705) 687-1742