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Lockdown of Drumheller Institution has now ended

The lockdown put in place at Drumheller Institution on June 3, 2017 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.

Lockdown and search at Drumheller Institution Minimum and Medium Security Units

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On June 3, 2017, at about 1:55 p.m. a lockdown was put in place in the minimum security unit and the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, it's staff and inmates. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.

Visits to the medium security unit have been suspended until the search is completed.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

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