A lockdown has ended at Springhill Institution.

It was implemented March 15 after an assault that briefly sent three individuals to hospital for treatment.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says in a news release, an exceptional search has been completed, and operations have returned to normal.

During the search, contraband and other unauthorized items were seized, including “homemade stabbing weapons”.

CSC says they are strengthening measures to prevent contraband from getting into its facilities for a safe and secure environment. They work with police to take action against those who bring contraband in.