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Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit charges man for obstructing justice, other offences
The Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) has charged a man with offences related to obstructing justice and failing to comply with bail conditions as he was awaiting trial on previous human trafficking charges.
In 2023, HTU began a sex trafficking investigation related to multiple victims in Nova Scotia. In April 2026, officers arrested Fedul Cain, 49, of Porters Lake, and he was charged with 13 offences related to human trafficking and money laundering.
In October 2026, the HTU learned that Cain had not followed the conditions of his release and began a new investigation.
On October 19, Cain was safely arrested. He is now charged with nine new offences: Intimidation of a Justice System Participant (three counts), Obstructing Justice (three counts) and Failure to Comply with Release Order (three counts).
"While enforcement action is an important part of addressing human trafficking, our focus extends beyond laying charges,” says Sgt. Jeff MacFarlane, HTU. “Every victim and survivor deserves support, safety, and the opportunity to move forward. That support is available throughout the investigation and court process, and often long after it concludes. We remain committed to helping people leave exploitation and supporting survivors as they build the next chapter of their lives."
Cain remains in custody and will appear at Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 27.
More information about human trafficking is available on the Nova Scotia RCMP website.
The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit is comprised of members of the Nova Scotia RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police, and is supported by police officers from across the province. Officers with specialized training in human trafficking and sexual violence can be contacted through the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline (monitored 24/7 by a police officer): 902-449-2425.
