End of lockdown and search at Fraser Valley Institution

The lockdown put in place at Fraser Valley Institution on April 20, 2026 ended on April 24, 2026, and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

End of lockdown and search at Fraser Valley Institution From: Correctional Service Canada

News release The lockdown put in place at Fraser Valley Institution on April 20, 2026 ended on April 24, 2026, and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed. May 6, 2026 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada During the exceptional search, contraband and unauthorized items were found.

The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, shatter, heroine, drug paraphernalia, and two stabbing weapons. 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.

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