Waterloo Regional Police say a Guelph man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking by the Joint Waterloo-Guelph Human Trafficking team.
Police say the investigation began earlier this month after police were tipped off that a man had sexual relations with the victim and then began to make money from them being involved in the sex trade.
They say a 20-year-old Guelph man is facing a lengthy list of charges including trafficking in persons, material benefit, sexual assault, advertise sexual services, procuring, assault and breach probation.
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Police say the victim has been provided with a plan for safety as well as access to community resources.
They are asking anyone with information concerning potential human trafficking victims to contact the Joint Waterloo-Guelph Human Trafficking team at intel.ht@wrps.on.ca or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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