Former RCMP Officer Charged in National Security Investigation

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on March 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

A former RCMP officer in British Columbia has been arrested and faces multiple charges after being accused of sharing what police are calling “protected” or “classified” information.

Michael Scoretz faces 13 charges after investigators said work-related materials were found at his home on Bowen Island, just off the coast of Vancouver, the RCMP said in a June 4 press release.