West Grey Resident Charged with Human Trafficking
West Grey Resident Charged with Human Trafficking
27-year-old also charged with multiple counts of assault and assault causing bodily harm in investigation involving a victim from the Municipality of Brockton.
A 27-year-old resident of West Grey is headed to court in Walkerton facing multiple charges relating to a human trafficking investigation conducted by the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
In June, the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit launched an investigation into human trafficking allegations involving a victim from the Municipality of Brockton.
The unnamed accused from West Grey has been charged with:
Six counts of assault
Assault causing bodily harm
Trafficking in persons
Material benefit resulting from trafficking in persons
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.
OPP said they will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
They remind victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence that you are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, local resources are available to help, including Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth.
Anyone in immediate crisis should dial 911.
The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce provides emergency shelter, safety planning, and other services for victims of gender-based violence. Contact the Shelter Crisis Line 24/7 at 519-371-1600 or 1-800-265-3722.
South Bruce OPP requests that anyone with information about this crime call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Folks need to remember that Human Trafficking isn't like it's portrayed in the movies, they aren't kidnapping unwilling people off the street. They groom and coerce people who trust them. If you see things that seem off call the Canadian Human Trafficking hotline - 1833 - 900 - 1010 or their website - canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca. This group works with law agencies to help rescue people from these situations and to shut down the traffickers.