Arrest in Human Trafficking Investigation – Photo Released

The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the community about an arrest in a Human Trafficking investigation.

On Thursday, December 11, 2014, officers from the Human Trafficking Enforcement Team started an investigation into a woman, 21, being forced into the sex trade.

It is alleged that:

– she was assaulted

– she was forced into the sex trade

– she was taken to various strip clubs in the GTA

– she was forced to work as an exotic dancer

– an attempt to take her money resulted in police intervention

Derek Bissue, 22, of Mississauga, is charged with:

1) Trafficking in Persons
2) Trafficking in Persons for Material Benefit
3) Exercise Control
4) two counts of Overcome Resistance by Choking
5) Uttering Threats – Death
6) Uttering Threats – Bodily Harm
7) Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
8) Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
9) Carry Concealed Weapon
10) Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Annumition
11) three counts of Theft Under $5000
12) Robbery

He made a court appearance at College Park on Friday, December 12, 2014, room 501.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.