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11 charged following undercover investigation into human trafficking in Durham: police

File photo of a Durham Regional Police cruiser. File / Durham Regional Police Service

OSHAWA, Ont. – Police east of Toronto say 11 people are facing a combined 45 charges following a two-week undercover investigation.

Durham Regional Police say they partnered with the Peterborough Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police to conduct the undercover project.

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The initiative, dubbed “Project Chestermere,” targeted people allegedly seeking sexual services from 16-year-olds.

Durham Regional Police say the project concluded last week, and charges include sexual exploitation, obtaining sexual services for consideration and luring a child.

None of the accused were named.

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