A homeless encampment found with power and appliances across several structures has been dismantled by Edmonton police in southeast Edmonton after it was discovered last week.
Five people had been living at the camp according to police with one person having lived there since last winter.
An aerial drone image could be seen showing how camouflaged the encampment in southeast Edmonton was.
Serious efforts were made to hide the little village from the outside world, according to EPS social media which contained video of the site in an industrial area near 34th Street and Roper Road.
The fence surrounding the encampment included a wooden gate and all of the structures inside the compound were covered in tree branches.
Four generators and solar panels were found which was powering the site , with the electricity powering a chop shop for stolen bikes. Welding equipment was also found on site.
EPS officers were accompanied by a park ranger who found wood-fired stoves a stone fireplace, stone and marble flooring, a working mini fridge and washing machine.
Two generators were placed underground with one used to pump water from nearby Fulton creek which had been dammed in order to provide the water.
A total of 15 weapons, including three guns, a crossbow, knives, swords and a machete, and about $8,000 worth of stolen goods were found, according to Police.
The encampment has since been dismantled. Those living in it were offered access to services and supports, which police said they refused.
Ten warrants were executed and a total of 20 fines were handed out according an EPS spokesperson.
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