A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sex trafficking investigation in Peel Region, police say.
In a press release, Peel Regional Police said in early May, officers were called to a Mississauga hotel after receiving report of a “violent assault.”
Police said officers determined a woman in her 20s was being trafficking in the sex trade by a suspect who “exercised control over aspects of the victim’s life and profited financially.”
According to police, on May 19, 25-year-old Christopher Canete from Brampton was arrested.
He has been charged with several offences including assault causing bodily harm — strangulation, human trafficking, procuring and assault with a weapon.
Officers said he was held for a bail hearing in Brampton on May 20.
Police said investigators believe there may be other victims in the Greater Toronto Area.
Anyone with information or who may be a victim is urged to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3555.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers.