Toronto man arrested in Calgary following human trafficking investigation
A Toronto-area man has been charged following a human trafficking investigation in Calgary, and investigators believe there may be additional victims. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said its human trafficking team began investigating after receiving a tip about a man allegedly involved in human trafficking in the Calgary area and exploiting a vulnerable […]
A Toronto man, Mark Williams, 42, has been arrested in Calgary in connection with a human trafficking investigation, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). Authorities believe Williams may have been involved in exploiting a vulnerable woman in the Calgary area. The arrest came after receiving a tip regarding alleged human trafficking activities in Calgary.
Williams, from Scarborough, Ontario, is charged with procuring a person for sexual services and is currently in custody. He is set to appear in court on Thursday. The victim has been provided with support resources, and ALERT advises that survivors of human trafficking can access help by calling 211. ALERT also indicates there may be additional victims and urges anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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