A man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into human trafficking led police to an Oshawa residence.
According to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), officers from the Human Trafficking Unit launched an investigation in January after receiving information about a woman being trafficked in Oshawa. Investigators were able to identify both the victim and the suspect over the course of the probe.
On Wednesday, April 23, police executed search warrants under both the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a home near Park Road South and Johnson Avenue. The male suspect was arrested at the scene without incident.
During the search, officers seized evidence supporting human trafficking charges, along with a quantity of unregulated cannabis.
Police say they believe the accused may have been targeting individuals working in retail settings and are concerned there may be additional victims.
A 39-year-old male from Oshawa was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has any information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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