Human trafficking investigation leads to three local arrests

Waterloo Regional Police Services car. (Justine Fraser, CityNews 570)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2025 09:47:39 AM.

Last Updated Feb 24, 2025 11:43:27 AM.

Three males have been arrested and charged with human trafficking in Waterloo Region.

Police say they allegedly human trafficked adult females in the area.

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A year-long investigation, that started in April 2024, has concluded with the arrest of two 36-year-old males and a 50-year-old male.

The men face multiple offences including;

  • Human rrafficking;
  • Receiving material benefit;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
  • Exercise control, direction or influence;
  • Advertise sexual services;
  • Money laundering; and
  • Utter death threats.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’s Human Trafficking Team at intel.ht@wrps.on.ca.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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