Brantford Crime Briefs – 18Oct2016

The Brantford Police Service Participates in Operation Northern Spotlight

Oct 18, 2016

Numerous charges have been laid by police following the fifth installment of a coordinated, national investigation to suppress human trafficking.

As part of Operation Northern Spotlight, members of 36 police services from across Ontario directly engaged with people suspected of partaking in the sex trade, potentially against their will. During coordinated investigations over a six-day period, police charged 25 people with 67 offences. Police were also able to ensure the safety of 16 people who had been working in the sex trade as a minor or against their will. A total of 207 police officers and support staff engaged with 199 people and offered them information and contacts with community-based support agencies.

No charges were laid in Brantford however officers did make contact with 8 sex trade workers during the two-day project. Our officers offered valuable information regarding their personal safety and supports for their future lifestyle decisions.

The safety and well-being of vulnerable persons, particularly young women who find themselves in this lifestyle is concerning. The Brantford Police Service will continue to enforce the law and will always assist victims of crime.

Operation Northern Spotlight helps raise public and media awareness and demonstrates the commitment and cooperation between police services throughout the country. It also sends a strong message to the offenders involved in organized efforts to exploit vulnerable people across geographic boundaries.

Canada’s police leaders remain committed to fighting human trafficking through intelligence-gathering

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