Durham Police yesterday said a male and female are in custody following a human trafficking investigation in Oshawa.
On Sunday, March 3 at about 4:15 pm, members of Central East Division responded to an assault call in the City of Oshawa. The victim was assaulted by a male and female who had forced her to work in the sex trade.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, following an investigation by the DRPS Human Trafficking Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Grenfell Street and Gibb Street, in Oshawa. Both the male and female suspects were located and taken into custody without incident. A large amount of cash and drugs were located in the residence and seized, said a police statement.
Investigators have concerns there may be more victims and are releasing names, photos and more details of both accused at www.drps.ca.
One suspect, age 30, and another, age 34, both from Oshawa were and held for a bail hearing.
A support network for survivors of human trafficking has been established in the Region of Durham. These services can be accessed via www.stopht.com. Victim Services of Durham Region is available for anyone that needs free, confidential support without judgement. Visit their website at www.victimservicesdurham.ca.
Anyone who has been victimized by the accused’s 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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