Alleged human and drug traffickers busted in Innisfil, Ont.
South Simcoe Police Service has made multiple arrests and seized over $30,000 in drugs following a human trafficking investigation dubbed Project Chameleon.
In May, police say they received a report of a female being held in a residence in Innisfil for sexual services.
Police say the initial investigation identified two men involved in trafficking the female victim and exploiting her for financial gain.
Further to the allegations of human trafficking, police say the female victim reported that one of the suspects had sexually assaulted her.
As the investigation progressed, police say three suspects were identified as being responsible for posting online advertisements for sexual services in relation to several females from the Bradford and Innisfil areas, including the original female victim.
On Wednesday, in partnership with the York Regional Police Service and the Barrie Police Service, the South Simcoe Police Service executed search warrants at a residence in Innisfil and Newmarket.
Police allegedly seized illicit street drugs, including fentanyl, crystal meth, cocaine and a quality of pills believed to be oxycodone.
Investigators say they are working with support agencies to assist the identified victims.
Police would also like to inform victims of human trafficking that they may also seek assistance by contacting the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010.
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Three suspects from Brampton, Innisfil and Barrie have been arrested and face a slew of human trafficking and drug trafficking charges.
One suspect is still at large, and police ask anyone who can provide additional information related to this investigation to contact South Simcoe police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).
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