Barrie Police have arrested and charged three men in connection with a human trafficking investigation that began after a woman came forward in September, reporting she had been forced into the sex trade.
The investigation, led by the Barrie Police Service’s Human Trafficking Unit, was supported by the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS), which played a critical role in identifying and apprehending the suspects. The BPS Technological Crime Unit also assisted after several cell phones were seized as evidence.
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Two 24-year-old men—one from Barrie and one from Toronto—face multiple charges, including:
- Human Trafficking
- Financial/Material Benefit from Trafficking a Person Over 18
- Procuring/Recruiting a Person to Provide Sexual Services
- Advertising Another Person’s Sexual Services
- Material Benefit from Sexual Services
A 34-year-old Toronto man faces the following charges:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Human Trafficking
- Procuring/Recruiting a Person to Provide Sexual Services
- Possession of Counterfeit Currency
Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Photos of the accused have been released to assist in identifying potential connections.
Anyone who believes they may be a victim or has relevant information is encouraged to contact the Barrie Police Human Trafficking Unit at 705-725-7025 or email humantrafficking@barriepolice.ca.
How to Report Human Trafficking
If someone is in immediate danger or you suspect trafficking, call 9-1-1.
You can also contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. This confidential, multilingual service operates 24/7 and connects victims and survivors with emergency services, law enforcement, and long-term support.
