NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 09/28/14 -- Canada Border Services Agency
On September 22, 2014, first responders were called to the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold and an adult male detainee was sent to a local hospital. The man passed away in hospital on September 27, 2014.
Family of the deceased have been notified. The man's identity will not be released at this time.
As in all cases of in-custody deaths, the police and the coroner have been notified. The CBSA will also be reviewing the circumstances of the incident.
The CBSA is not in a position to release further information while the investigation is ongoing.
Associated Links
Overview of the CBSA's Immigration Detention Program
Information for People Detained Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Arrests and detentions
Contacts:
Canada Border Services Agency
Media Line
613-957-6500
questions@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
