Viking RCMP makes arrest in critical infrastructure investigation

June 15, 2026 - Viking, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Viking, Alta. – On May 19, 2026, Viking RCMP arrested two males as part of an ongoing investigation impacting both Federal and Provincial Critical Infrastructure in the Viking area. These arrests, as well as the subsequent search warrants, allowed the Viking RCMP to identify, locate and recover thousands of dollars worth of materials stolen from Oil Sites and Railways in the area. Unfortunately, the damage done to the oil sites cannot be recovered at this time. 

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old and a 56-year-old, both residents of Viking, are facing 6 charges, including:

• Break and enter;
• Theft under $5,000;
• Possession of property obtained by crime; and
• Trespass to premise.

Both subjects were released on conditions pending pre-charge approval, which has since been granted. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville on July 13, 2026.

Viking RCMP would like to thank the businesses for the cooperation in the investigation. Furthermore, Viking RCMP encourages all persons and businesses to report all instances of theft and suspicious activity. If you have any information regarding criminal activity in your community, please call the Viking RCMP at 780-336-3441 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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