The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Mission Institution on August 15, 2023, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. On August 19, 2023, the institution resumed its normal operations, including visits.
During the exceptional search, contraband and unauthorized items were found.
The contraband and unauthorized items seized included handmade weapons, a cell phone, and an assortment of drug paraphernalia.
The Correctional Service of 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.
