Man charged after RCMP seize firearms and hate symbols from Lloydminster home

Alberta RCMP say a Lloydminster man is facing hate-related and firearms charges following a police search that uncovered several weapons and symbols associated with extremist ideology. Officers executed a warrant at a home in the border city after receiving reports of threats directed at identifiable groups, according to investigators.

Police say the search led to the seizure of multiple long guns, a crossbow, ammunition and two flags, including one bearing a swastika. A second flag displayed a Confederate design with the phrase “The South will rise again.” RCMP officials say the items were collected as part of an investigation into the alleged promotion of hatred and threats of violence.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with wilful promotion of hatred, unauthorized possession of firearms and unsafe storage of firearms. He has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court in January.

RCMP Sgt. Christopher Byford said the detachment treats any threats involving hate or violence with urgency, noting that such incidents have implications for community safety in both Alberta and neighbouring Saskatchewan communities that rely on the Lloydminster detachment.