Rural crime Facebook group gets attention from RCMP
A Facebook group called “Farmers Against Rural Crime” is gaining some attention from the RCMP.
In just two weeks the group has gained 10,500 members with many of them based in Saskatchewan.
Moose Jaw area farmer Nick Cornea founded the group which states on social media that its purpose is “bringing evidence and knowledge forward to our levels of government” because “farmers are tired of falling victim to crime.” The description asks potential members to join the campaign to bring change to the legal system.
In an interview with Gormley, Cornea said the group’s popularity has led to conversations with the RCMP about concerns with crime.