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 22, 2025 06:46:03 PM.

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

Regional 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 Trafficking;
  • 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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