Lockdown and search at Drumheller Institution
June 30, 2014
Correctional Service Canada
On June 30, 2014, at about 2:00 p.m. MST, a lockdown was put in palce at Drumheller Institution a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff members conduct an exceptional search.
The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.
Visits have been suspended until the search in completes
The correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its instututions. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introdue contabang into correctional institutions.