On Wednesday, Edmonton police posted video of a large encampment found excavated under the High Level Bridge in August.
In a Facebook video, the Edmonton Police Service shows officers at two large encampments built on the hill under the bridge near the supporting beams.
EPS said in the video description that one had been excavated at the base of the bridge and that several people were living there. Inside, officers said they found axes and knives, and stolen property.
According to the video description, both camps were dismantled and residents were offered access to support services. EPS did not say anyone was arrested or charged.
While the video shows significant excavation surrounding a bridge support pillar, EPS said a bridge inspection team found no damage to the bridge.
A screenshot of a video posted to Facebook by the Edmonton Police Service shows damage to the hill near the base of a support pillar for the High Level Bridge, where an encampment was excavated into the hill in August. (Facebook/Edmonton Police Service)The second camp was found nearby at the base of the trolley bridge.
CTV News Edmonton has reached out to EPS for more information and is awaiting a response.