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Man arrested in Toronto on human trafficking charges
Summary
Toronto police say a 27-year-old man was arrested on human trafficking charges involving two teenage girls, and he was scheduled to appear in bail court.
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Toronto police announced the arrest of a 27-year-old man accused of trafficking two teenage girls. The investigation began in November, officials said. Police allege the victims, aged 15 and 16, were manipulated through deception, coercion and control. Authorities reported that images of the victims were shared online and that one victim was sexually assaulted.
Known details:
- Police say the alleged victims are 15 and 16 years old.
- The suspect was arrested after officers executed a search warrant and faces multiple charges, including trafficking persons under 18, obtaining sexual services from a person under 18, sexual assault, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
- He was scheduled to appear in Toronto bail court on Friday morning, and police said there may be additional victims.
Summary:
The arrest follows an investigation that began in November and addresses allegations of trafficking and related offences. The accused faces several criminal charges and was due to appear in bail court on Friday morning.
