Woman charged in ongoing human trafficking investigation

Waterloo Regional Police Services sign. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

Posted Jan 29, 2026 07:56:07 AM.

Last Updated Jan 29, 2026 11:05:39 AM.

Waterloo regional police laid charges in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation.

While details are limited, police said that they began their investigation in December into the human trafficking of a woman.

A 36-year-old woman, said to have previously resided in Waterloo Region, has now been arrested.

She faces several charges including:

Trafficking in persons
Receive material benefit
Procuring
Advertise sexual services
Assault

That accused was held for a bail hearing.

Regional police encourage anyone with information related to the ongoing investigation, or with information regarding potential human trafficking, to contact their team via email at intel.ht@wrps.on.ca.

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