Three men arrested after year-long human trafficking investigation

Waterloo regional police north division (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

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 [e-mail].

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.