2nd ‘elaborate’ solar-powered encampment found in Fulton Creek

A video released by police shows a series of structures built into a hill in the Fulton Creek area in Edmonton.

Edmonton police have dismantled two large encampments in the Fulton Creek area, including one with electricity.

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Police said they recently discovered the camps while investigating a break and enter in the area. The first spanned multiple sites, while the second was located just north of it.

At the second camp, officers found “elaborate” wooden structures built into a hill and powered by generators.

In a video released by police, one building can be seen made of sticks, logs, plywood and other building materials with a solar paneled roof.

Another building featured a room supported with timber beams, a built-in window and cupboard.

Nearby, police found parts of dismantled electric vehicles, power tools, an industrial stripping machine, a welding kit and a large amount of copper wiring.

An officer on the video said the camp was located near commercial areas where there have been a number of break-and-enter and property thefts.

A replica gun and two stolen bicycles were recovered, with both bikes since returned to the owners.

A man and two women, one of whom had nine outstanding warrants, were arrested and are facing charges including mischief over $5,000.