End of Lockdown and Search at Mission Institution – Medium Security Unit
Published: November 8, 2024, 8:34 PM PST
Mission, BC – A lockdown at Mission Institution – medium security unit has ended, and a search of the institution has concluded. The lockdown was initiated on November 7, 2024, after an attempted introduction of contraband into the institution.
During the lockdown, all inmates were confined to their cells and all movement within the institution was suspended. The search was conducted by Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff, with the assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
The search resulted in the seizure of several prohibited items, including drugs, cell phones, and weapons.
The lockdown was lifted on November 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST. All inmates have been returned to their regular routines.
CSC is investigating the incident, and charges may be laid.
Media Contact:
Public Relations Correctional Service Canada (604) 854-6000
Additional Information:
- Mission Institution is a medium-security federal penitentiary located in Mission, British Columbia.
- The institution houses approximately 450 inmates.
- CSC is responsible for the safe and secure operation of all federal penitentiaries in Canada.
- CSC is committed to preventing the introduction of contraband into its institutions.
End of lockdown and search at Mission Institution – medium security unit
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