RCMP Investigating Sexual Abuse at NS Youth Jail Spanning Three Decades

Police say there are at least 70 victims, more expected to come forward

The RCMP are investigating at least 70 cases of alleged sexual assault between 1988 and 2017 at a youth detention facility in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, and believe more victims will come forward. Lead investigator Sgt. Brian Fitzpatrick, centre, speaks during a news conference announcing a confidential hotline for people with knowledge of the case to call, in Halifax, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Const. Shannon Herbert, an investigator, (R), and Inspector Don Moser (L) also spoke to reporters. Michael Tutton/The Canadian Press

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating decades of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred at a Nova Scotia youth detention centre, involving at least 70 victims who were youth at the time.

RCMP Corporal Chris Marshall told The Epoch Times on July 13 that this investigation, called Operation Headwind, has been ongoing for four and a half years but made public for the first time on July 12. It is not known how long the investigation will continue.