NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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The Waterloo Regional Police (WRPS) has charged three males involved in a human trafficking investigation.
In April 2024, officers began an investigation into the alleged human trafficking of adult females in the Waterloo Region.
As a result of the investigation, members of WRPS’ Human Trafficking Unit has arrested two 36-year-old males and a 50-year-old male with multiple offences including:
- Human Trafficking
- Receiving Material Benefit
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Exercise Control, Direction or Influence
- Advertise Sexual Services
- Money Laundering
- Utter Death Threats
The three accused were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or with information concerning potential human trafficking is encouraged to contact WRPS’ Human Trafficking Team at [email protected].
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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