News release
Winnipeg resident charged with terrorism-related offences
March 18, 2025
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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In February 2025, the RCMP Federal Policing National Security Enforcement Section (NSES), Northwest Region, began an investigation following a referral from the Winnipeg Police Service.
On March 17, 2025, the RCMP NSES arrested Nevin Thunder Young, a 19-year-old male of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has been charged with:
- Facilitating terrorist activity, contrary to section 83.19(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Participation in activity of a terrorist group, contrary to section 83.18(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Commission of an offence for a terrorist group, contrary to section 83.2 of the Criminal Code (x2).
Young remains in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and is scheduled to appear at the Winnipeg Provincial Court on March 18, 2025.
The RCMP would like to acknowledge the Winnipeg Police Service for their support in this investigation.
Law enforcement agencies work diligently to make our communities a safer place to live but your assistance in remaining vigilant and informing us of any suspicious activities will help us be even more effective. Non‐emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1‐800‐420‐5805 or online at www.rcmp.ca/report-it. To report an immediate threat to national security, please call 911 or your local police department.