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Man arrested, facing multiple human trafficking charges: Durham police

Alijah Weir-Mohammed arrested in Bowmanville Wednesday morning for human trafficking . Durham Regional Police

Durham police say a man is facing numerous charges in multiple human trafficking investigations.

Police said officers arrested the man Wednesday morning from a residence on Clayton Crescent, near Regional Road 57 and King Street West in Bowmanville.

Investigators said three young females — ages 19, 15 and 14 — from Durham have been identified as victims in the investigation.

Alijah Weir-Mohammed, 23, is facing various charges related to the three victims.

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Police said the accused is wanted in several other Ontario jurisdictions.

To ensure there are no other victims, investigators released alternative names the accused may be known as: Mike, Q, M.K Mason, Alijah Mercer, Alijah Mohammad, M.K. Young, Alijah Weir, MYKAH and A.J.

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Investigators are looking for four other males in this investigation.

If you have information that could assist investigators, please contact the DRPS Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600 or anonymously at Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477.

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