Dawson Creek, British Columbia – In an escalation of recent events RCMP investigators are confirming receipt of a second letter in relation to the recent attacks of domestic terrorism on oil and gas infrastructure in the Dawson Creek area.
The letter, which was received by the Dawson Creek Daily News yesterday, reiterates a demand that oil and gas operations cease in the area. “From an investigative standpoint the contents of the letter continue with the disturbing and dangerous actions that have occurred over the past year,” says Sgt Tim Shields, RCMP Media Relations Officer. “Many local residents could consider this letter to be a form of blackmail. Blackmail against industry and the residents living in the area who are directly threatened each time an explosion occurs.” The latest letter outlines a timetable for oil and gas activities to cease, and calls the previous six explosions “minor and fully controlled”. “Any act that directly threatens the lives of people living and working in the area is not minor. Make no mistake, the explosions that have occurred were extremely violent in nature and it is very dangerous to the local community. We have been very fortunate that nobody has been hurt or killed and our ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of our local residents and oil and gas workers,” explains Sgt Shields. RCMP investigators from INSET – the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team -are continuing to follow-up on recent tips from the community and are asking anyone with additional information to forward it to police.“We know that the actions of whoever is responsible are not supported by the community and residents in the area. There are processes in place to voice concerns and violence is simply not acceptable, in any circumstance. If people do have information regarding these attacks it is important to forward it to the proper authorities before something occurs that can’t be undone. None if this is worth harming another individual,” says Sgt Shields.
People with information regarding the attacks, or the letters are asked to contact their local police department, CrimeStoppers, or to call the dedicated tip line at 1-866-994-7473.
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Dawson Creek - Well Control - Video
This video was taken by crews at the sweet natural gas well site bombed July 1, about eight kilometres south of Dawson Creek. The bomb was set at surface, at the base of the wellhead on July 1, 2009. It damaged the pipe at ground level. The bomb did not ignite the gas. The gas was just venting to the atmosphere. Highly-trained specialists in well control tried to pump water down the wellhead to stop the gas flow, but the pipe was too damaged. So they went to the second plan which you will see here in the video.As a safety measure, the crew light the gas intentionally, if this is not done there is the danger of an explosion.
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