Hythe, Alberta: A significant development in the 15 month long investigation involving a series of bombings near Dawson Creek has lead to a search of a large rural farm and the arrest of one male.
RCMP members from E and K Divisions led by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) are currently conducting a criminal code search warrant on a large rural property located near Hythe, Alberta to search for evidence relating to the Dawson Creek bombings. It is not known how long investigators will remain on the property.
"We cannot say what we are looking for specifically, or what information led us to the location, but we have followed a trail of evidence that ultimately led to the execution of the search warrant," said Supt. Lloyd Plante, Assistant Criminal Operations Officer for the RCMP's National Security Program in British Columbia.
One male associated with the property has been taken into custody. His name cannot be released since he has not been formally charged.
This investigation is far from over. Criminal charges have not been laid, and investigators have a significant amount of work ahead of them.
The $1,000,000 reward being offered by EnCana has not been claimed. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the dedicated tip line at 1-866-994-7473
Inspector Tim Shields is available to answer media questions at the scene. He can be reached through the RCMP E Division media line at 604 264-2929. Please monitor www.bc.rcmp.ca closely for any updates.
Insp. Tim Shields
OIC i/c Strategic Communications Section
"E" Div. Strategic Communications
5255 Heather Street, Vancouver B.C. V5Z 1K6
Office: 604-264-2929
Fax: 604-264-3200
