Pubdate: Thu, 20 Jan 2011
Source: Agassiz Harrison Observer (CN BC)
Copyright: 2011 Agassiz Observer
Contact:  http://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1344
Author: Jessica Peters

KENT LOCKDOWN TO LAST A WEEK

Drug Seizures To Blame For Search Of Prison Cells And Inmates

Kent Institution was locked down Monday, to allow staff to search for 
drugs. The lockdown is due to a recent spate of drug seizures and 
drug activity within the maximum security prison, in Agassiz.

Officials said in a press release Monday that the search is expected 
to take about seven days. They'll be looking methodically throughout 
the prison, including cells and inmates.

Scheduled visits are being curtailed and those who have previously 
scheduled visits are asked to phone the institution with their enquires.

The prison's press release says the full scale search is a part of 
Correctional Service Canada's Transformation Agenda, which is 
attempting to strengthen measures to prevent contraband from entering 
institutions.

CSC has even set up a special tip line inside prisons in the Pacific Region.

The toll-free tip line is anonymous, and available by calling 1-866-780-3784.
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MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart