Lockdown And Search Over At Beaver Creek After Contraband Found

The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution – medium security unit on November 3, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations. Visits have also resumed.

During the exceptional search, contraband and unauthorized items were found and seized. These items included tobacco, drugs and drug paraphernalia, unidentified pills, handmade alcohol, edged weapons and cell phones.

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.