Human trafficking investigation leads to three local arrests
Three males have been arrested and charged with human trafficking in Waterloo Region.
Police say they allegedly human trafficked adult females in the area.
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.
Human trafficking is happening in the community.
In 2024, we investigated over 130 occurrences and laid 38 charges in relation to human trafficking.
Know the signs. Speak up. You could help save a life.
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