Toronto Man Arrested in Calgary Human Trafficking Probe
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Authorities believe there may be more victims after the arrest of a Scarborough man in Alberta.
A human trafficking investigation led by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has resulted in the arrest of a Toronto-area man in Calgary, as CityNews Toronto first reported. According to the outlet, 42-year-old Mark Williams of Scarborough, Ont., was apprehended on Friday in the Sunridge neighborhood of northeast Calgary.
ALERT investigators launched the probe after receiving a tip regarding a man allegedly exploiting a vulnerable woman and engaging in human trafficking within the Calgary region. Following the gathering of intelligence, police arrested Williams, who now faces charges of procuring a person for sexual services.
While the specific victim involved in this case has been linked to support resources, ALERT officials stated they believe there may be additional victims. Williams remains in custody and is slated for a court appearance this Thursday.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to reach out to police or Crime Stoppers. Additionally, ALERT notes that survivors of human trafficking can seek assistance by calling 211.