Absconding prisoner from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert held

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Toronto: Absconding inmate Duran Laplante was apprehended by the Prince Albert City Police at approximately 2:30 a.m. today.

This inmate had been unlawfully at large from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Minimum-security unit since November 13, 2021.

CSC is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Ensuring the safety and security of institutions, staff, and public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system, officials said in a statement.