Correctional Service of Canada: Lock Down and Search at Grande Cache Institution

GRANDE CACHE, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 12, 2012) - On June 9, 2012, Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary, was placed on lockdown in order to facilitate an exceptional search of the institution. The search is the result of the seizure of unauthorized items from inmates in the institution.

The search is being conducted to ensure the ongoing safety and security of the institution, its staff and the inmates. The institution will return to normal routine when it is determined safe to do so.

Visits will be suspended until the search has been completed.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing contraband from entering its institutions. Our efforts contribute towards ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.