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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOCKDOWN ENDS AT MATSQUI INSTITUTION

Abbotsford, B.C, February 16, 2009- The lockdown at Matsqui Institution ended at 1800 hrs 2009-02-15. All regular scheduled visits and other planned activities have recommenced.

Inmates were confined to their cells since the morning of February 11th, 2009.  The Warden had authorized an exceptional search of the institution for weapons, drugs, illicit cell phones or other dangerous items.

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Assistant Warden Management Services
Matsqui Institution
604-850-8205