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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

END TO EXCEPTIONAL SEARCH AT WARKWORTH INSTITUTION

Warkworth Institution, Campbellford Ontario, October 7, 2010 – The exceptional search at Warkworth Institution is complete. The institution has returned to normal operations in most areas of the institution, effective Oct. 7, 2010. At this point, staff seized numerous unauthorized items as well as three knife like weapons.

Visits will be resuming on Friday Oct. 8, 2010.

Correctional Service of Canada’s primary objective remains the safety and security of our institutions and the general public. The exceptional search was a proactive measure to maintain a safe environment within the institution and no injuries to staff or inmates have been reported throughout the institution.

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For further information, please contact:

Gerry Chartrand
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Warkworth Institution
(705) 924-8104