The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has dismantled one of the “most elaborate encampments” officers have ever seen.

Last week, the City of Edmonton and the EPS discovered an encampment that was “almost completely camouflaged” and comprised of four multi-level structures surrounded by a fence made of trees and broken branches, the EPS said in a message published on social networks.

The encampment near Fulton Creek and 34th Street was built without any form of proper support and was in danger of collapsing.

“One big gust of wind, one night of bad weather and this thing could fall and crush whoever is inside, unfortunately,” said Const. Brett Earley in an accompanying video posted on social media.

Park rangers and police found lit fire stoves, a stone fireplace, a stone floor, a working refrigerator and washing machine, and electrical wires hanging “randomly.”

“To say I’m not impressed?” That would be a lie. I would say incredibly unique. In my experience with the camp team so far, I haven’t seen anything this large, this elaborate,” Earley said.

The devices inside were powered by four underground generators equipped with solar panels powering a bicycle cutting shop, the EPS said.

The interior of an encampment discovered by the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Service last week. (X/Edmonton Police Service)

In the video, officers are seen walking around the structure showing an operational sink, washing machine, coffee maker and other appliances.

Earley said the encampment was difficult to see with trees in the way and he needed a drone to see the full extent of the property.

Fifteen weapons, including three rifles, and approximately $8,000 in stolen property were recovered. Two backpack blowers and an ATV were returned to their owners.

Earley said a man living in the encampment had been there since last winter.

Police issued 20 tickets and 10 arrest warrants.

The encampment caused “significant environmental damage” to trees and roots and the nearby creek was dammed in numerous locations to provide travel routes to one of the structures, the EPS said.

Police say people living inside the encampment were offered services and support, but refused.