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Lockdown ends at Springhill prison

SaltWire Network | Posted: Nov. 21, 2017, 12:09 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 21, 2017, 12:09 p.m. | 1 Min Read
['The Springhill medium security institution remains in lockdown following an inmate assault on Tuesday.']
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SPRINGHILL – The lockdown at the medium security institution in Springhill has ended.

The institution has resumed normal operations.

The prison went into lockdown on Nov. 16 at approximately 4:30 p.m. so staff could investigate information received about potential contraband.

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