Three men are facing human trafficking charges following a year-long Waterloo Regional Police investigation.
In April 2024, officers began an investigation into the alleged human trafficking of adult women in the Waterloo Region.
As a result, two 36-year-old men and a 50-year-old man were charged 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 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 intel.ht@wrps.on.ca.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
