Police Lay Charges in Human Trafficking Investigation

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Waterloo Region, Ontario  Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male with human trafficking-related offences.

In June 2024, police began an investigation into the alleged human trafficking of an adult female in Cambridge.

As a result of the investigation, members of WRPS’ Human Trafficking Team have arrested and charged a 28-year-old male with several offences, including:

  • Human trafficking
  • Receiving material benefit
  • Assault
  • Uttering threats

The accused was 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 intel.ht@wrps.on.ca.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24159737 (904)

Media Inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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