Conservative MP Clifford Small alleges child sex trafficking and drug issues in rural Newfoundland, while local RCMP denies these claims.

Conservative MP Clifford Small alleges child sex trafficking and drug issues in rural Newfoundland, claiming residents have expressed safety concerns. However, local RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland refutes these claims, stating there are no reports of drug activities or trafficking. Small's mention of a vandalized police vehicle was also denied. Local chairperson Nathaniel Osmond acknowledges crime in the area, prompting calls for increased police presence.