Dorchester Penitentiary is currently under a lockdown.
Around 11:30 yesterday morning the medium security unit was locked down to allow an “exceptional search” by staff members.
A release from the Correctional Service of Canada says the search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates.
Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.
Normal operations will resume once it is considered safe to do so.
We reached out to Dorchester for details, but no response yet.
