A lockdown put in place on August 1 has ended at Warkworth Institution after an exceptional search of the prison for contraband was completed.
During the search a large amount of contraband was found. Items seized include 918 grams of marijuana, 100 grams of shatter, 14 handmade “stabbing” weapons, a black handle, a threaded steel tube, as well as cell phones and accessories.
The prison has returned to normal operation and visitation will resume on August 12.
