RCMP take steps to combat thieves targeting Alberta’s evacuated communities / Global

Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:21 pm

Amid Alberta’s wildfire-induced evacuations, the RCMP is employing drone surveillance to deter and capture thieves preying on abandoned communities. The enhanced security measures highlight the force’s no-nonsense approach to protecting vulnerable evacuees in the midst of natural disaster turmoil.

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The Alberta RCMP is using drones to prevent and catch thieves who target evacuated communities during wildfires. They also use the equipment to look for hotspots.

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