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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MISSION, BC, October 12, 2006 - Mission Institution has returned to normal routine after a lock down was initiated on Tuesday morning (October 10).

The institution initiated the lock down because of concerns with recent finds of home-made knives and illicit alcohol. Institutional management decided to conduct a complete search, including metal detectors and the service of drug-detection dogs, to ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates.

Inmates remained in their cells until Wednesday evening, and after a risk assessment, the institution has returned to regular activities.

During the search, contraband and unauthorized items such as home-made knives, tattoo and brew-making equipment, and gambling sheets were seized.

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