P.E.I. RCMP says it is not actively investigating the discovery of unsecured medical waste on a rural property on eastern P.E.I. and has found no indication of criminal activity. FileArticle contentThe RCMP says it is not actively investigating the discovery of unsecured medical waste on a rural property near Murray River, P.E.I., and has found no indication of criminal activity.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“We don’t have an investigation ongoing at this time,” an RCMP spokesperson told The Guardian on July 18.Article contentArticle content“We were asked … to do an initial review of that particular situation. The situation itself determined that there wasn’t anything criminal; there was no criminal act or criminal intent related to the medical waste.”Article contentArticle contentProvince leads reviewArticle contentThe review was conducted at the request of the provincial Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, which is leading the file.Article content“They really have the greatest hold of that particular situation,” the RCMP said.Article contentIn a written statement to The Guardian, the department confirmed that a joint inspection of the site was carried out by its staff and environmental health representatives. The inspection confirmed the presence of a small collection of medical waste, described as “the amount of a small garbage bag.”Article contentOther media reports say the waste included what appeared to be vials of blood and testing strips.Article contentWaste removed safelyArticle contentOn July 14, a restoration company hired by the property owner removed the waste. The department said the material was safely contained, and that compliance with environmental legislation has been achieved.Article contentArticle contentThe department did not respond to questions about how the waste got there, whether medical testing or treatment had been conducted on the site, or whether individuals or organizations are legally permitted to carry out such activity and dispose of waste.Article contentArticle contentFoundation issues apologyArticle contentThe land in question is owned by the Moonlight International Foundation, a non-profit organization.Article contentIn a public post on its Facebook page, the foundation said it had followed instructions from the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action and engaged a fully licensed hazardous material removal company to remove the medical waste.Article content“We apologize for the unease and inconvenience this has caused. We appreciate the relevant government authorities for their help and assistance, and the community for your continuous care and support.”Article content Moonlight International Foundation issued an apology for the waste on Facebook on July 16, 2025. FacebookArticle contentArticle contentStay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today.Article contentArticle contentVivian Ulinwa is a reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. She can be reached at vulinwa@postmedia.com and followed on X @vivian_ulinwa.Article content
RCMP said no criminal intent linked to medical waste on eastern P.E.I. property
