Human Trafficking

• Winnipeg police charge man with human trafficking, drug and gun offences

  A 46-year-old man faces more than 15 charges following a raid on a Winnipeg home when police were contacted about potential human trafficking earlier this month.

  Crime

  Sep 26
  
• Tory MP deletes post that cost of living is driving parents to traffic kids

  In the now-deleted post shared on Aug. 16, MP Michelle Ferreri said there has been a rise in human trafficking and domestic violence and tied those trends to affordability.

  Politics

  Aug 21
  
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• Posters aimed at increasing human trafficking awareness shown at Country Thunder

  In an attempt to raise awareness about the risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, 500 posters will be featured at Country Thunder this weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 12
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• ‘Not able to escape’: 7 suspects facing 65 charges in Manitoba human trafficking probe

  Manitoba RCMP say an investigation into child exploitation and human trafficking that has led to the arrest of seven people, who face 65 charges between them.

  Crime

  Jul 9
• Young women, newcomers allegedly lured into sex trade by Calgary man

  A Calgary man faces charges after allegedly targeting young women and vulnerable newcomers to Canada and luring them into the sex trade.

  Crime

  Jun 27
• UPS delivers in the fight against human trafficking

  UPS Canada brought its mobile 18-wheeler exhibit and training to its international hub in Calgary, to train drivers to recognize and fight human trafficking.

  Canada

  Jun 26
• Guelph man faces charges in a month-long human trafficking investigation: police

  Guelph police say their investigation found young females were being procured and trafficked, and were often sexually assaulted and threatened.

  Crime

  May 31
• 2 men charged after U.S. prosecutors say B.C. freight trains used for human smuggling

  The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges for their alleged role in a scheme to transport people across the border on freight trains.

  Crime

  May 29
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• Kitchener woman and man face kidnapping and procurement charges

  A man and woman from Kitchener are facing charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

  Crime

  May 15
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• 3 Calgary massage parlours shut down after human trafficking investigation: ALERT

  Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) says it has shut down three Calgary massage parlours following a year-long investigation into human trafficking.

  Crime

  Apr 30