N.S. man facing 33 charges in sex and labour trafficking operation, police say
Nova Scotia RCMP says its human trafficking unit has charged two males as part of “Operation Homeward.”
Police say they opened an investigation after receiving a tip on June 9 {that a} Yarmouth man was allegedly trafficking a lady.
Police stated in a launch Friday that they decided the person was concerned in trafficking a number of victims, “for each intercourse and labour,” In addition they decided {that a} second man was concerned.
One man, who police don’t identify, is going through 33 fees on this case. These embody 5 counts of human trafficking, in addition to fees associated to sexual assault, assault inflicting bodily hurt and drug trafficking.
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That man was already in custody on unrelated fees, and appeared in depend on Thursday. His subsequent court docket look is ready for Sept. 13.
A second man, who police additionally don’t identify, is going through six fees, together with human trafficking, sexual assault and threats. His subsequent court docket look is ready for Aug. 8.
RCMP say within the launch they didn’t identify the boys charged, “out of respect for the privateness of the victims and the publication ban that has been put in place by the courts.”
Police stated help is being offered to the victims and their households.
Survivors of intercourse trafficking can name 211 for assist.
The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is confidential and obtainable 24/7 at 1-833-900-1010.
