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OPP lay charges in human trafficking investigation

Wellington County OPP have laid a lengthy list of charges against a Scarborough native following a human trafficking investigation.

On July 10, 2023, police were called regarding a disturbance at a residence in Palmerston. Police then began an intimate partner violence investigation and a human trafficking investigation at the same time.

Following the investigation, on November 2, a 52-year-old Scarborough man was arrested and charged with 11 offences, including Trafficking in Person(s), assault, sexual assault and more.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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