A focused RCMP enforcement operation in St. Paul has led to multiple arrests, warrant executions and the recovery of stolen property, as police continue to target repeat offenders impacting community safety.

Two-Day Operation Focused on Warrants

On Feb. 3 and 4, 2026, St. Paul RCMP carried out an enhanced enforcement operation aimed at apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants within the detachment area. The initiative focused on priority offenders identified through intelligence-led policing.

Multi-Unit RCMP Collaboration

The operation was a coordinated effort involving several specialized RCMP units, including:

• RCMP Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit

• Alberta RCMP Community Response Team

• RCMP Police Dog Services

• St. Paul RCMP Traffic Services

• Alberta RCMP Criminal Intelligence

Modern policing tools were used during the operation, including Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to assist officers on the ground.

Results of the Enforcement Action

Over the two-day period, RCMP reported the following outcomes:

• 7 offenders arrested

• 4 offenders remanded into custody

• 17 warrants executed

• 33 total charges

• 5 new criminal charges laid

• 7 traffic tickets issued

• 3 suspended drivers

• 2 uninsured motor vehicles

• 2 stolen vehicles recovered

• 1 loaded firearm seized as evidence

RCMP Commitment to Community Safety

“The St. Paul RCMP are committed to the safety of our communities and support proactive enforcement initiatives that target the priority offenders that contribute to the majority of the harm on our public safety,” said Sgt. Andrew Druhan, Detachment Commander of the St. Paul RCMP.

He added that the operation made use of provincial RCMP resources to address local concerns through a data-driven, intelligence-led approach.

How to Report Crime

Anyone with information about criminal activity in the St. Paul area is asked to contact St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8870. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com, or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

Crimes can also be reported online through the Alberta RCMP app, available via Apple and Google Play. For non-emergency RCMP matters anywhere in Alberta, residents can call 310-RCMP (7267).