On April 19, 2025, Red Earth Creek RCMP received a complaint regarding an abandoned vehicle near Trout Lake that police said seemed to contain stolen property.
Trout Lake is roughly 100 kilometers away from Red Earth Cree and accessible in the winter but in the summer needs to be accessed by driving through Wabasca.
Upon arrival, RCMP discovered the vehicle but most of the contents had been moved to a nearby wooded area.
Firearms and chemical precursors were found near a tent that had been set up for cooking meth.
The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) team was called to assist and ensure the area was made safe.
The lab was dismantled and precursors were seized as well as three firearms. No methamphetamine was found on scene.
“I would like to start by thanking the member of the public who came forward with this information,” said Cpl. Kevin Douglas, OPS NCO for the Red Earth Creek RCMP.
“This is a great example of how your Alberta RCMP can come together and work as a unit to ensure full coverage of every community we police.”
Red Earth Creek RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Red Earth Creek RCMP detachment at 780-649-3990.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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