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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MISSION, BC, October 10, 2006 - A lockdown was initiated at 6:30 a.m. today at Mission Institution.

There are concerns with recent finds of home-made knives and 'brew' at Mission Institution. For the safety and security of staff and inmates, the institution is conducting a cell-to-cell search for possible weapons, drugs, alcohol, or other contraband.

The inmates remain locked in their cells until all areas have been searched and a risk assessment has been conducted. Regularly scheduled visits to the institution are cancelled until return to normal routine.

Mission Institution is a medium security federal facility operated by the Correctional Service of Canada. It is located just north of Mission and currently houses 263 male offenders.

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For more information, media representatives may contact:

Diane Mousouliotis
Assistant Warden, Management Services
604-820-5856