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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXCEPTIONAL SEARCH AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION

Campbellford, Ontario, September 29th, 2010 — On Wednesday September 29, 2010 at approximately 9:00 am, Warkworth Institution was placed under lockdown status in order to facilitate an exceptional search. This lockdown was initiated by the A/Warden to ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates after information was received of possible weapons being located inside the institution.

Visits have been temporarily postponed at this time and will be until further notice.

The safety and security of our Institutions and the general public remain our primary objective. The Institution will return to a normal routine once management has determined that it is safe to do so.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Gerry Chartrand
A/AWMS
Warkworth Institution
Campbellford, Ontario
Correctional Service of Canada
(705) 924- 8104