A collaborative inter-provincial RCMP task force has caught a man involved in a B.C. human-trafficking circuit.
Stanley Jean-Baptiste, 36, has been charged with multiple offences relating to trafficking persons after a Dec. 8, bust in Montreal.
The investigation into the alleged human trafficking circuit began in May of 2021. The 麻豆精选 RCMP Sex Crimes Unit first began investigating the suspected sex trafficking that was reported to be in operation in both 麻豆精选 and Victoria.
鈥淲e know that 麻豆精选 is part of a circuit used by human traffickers who exploit vulnerable individuals for sexual purposes,鈥� said Cpl. Tim Russell of the 麻豆精选 Vulnerable Persons Unit.
Through the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Jean-Baptiste, who was living in Montreal on Dec. 8, 2023.
The alleged human-trafficker was arrested by police and is now being held in custody. Jean-Baptiste will be transported to 麻豆精选 for his first court appearance.
In addition to the investigation, the 麻豆精选 RCMP has partnered with the City of 麻豆精选, the 麻豆精选 International Airport and the 麻豆精选 Child Advocacy Centre for the awareness campaign 鈥�Not In My City鈥�, which was launched last spring. The campaign is aimed at highlighting and preventing human trafficking and youth sexual exploitation.
鈥淥ur investigators remain steadfast in our commitment along with other community partners who have taken a stance to combat this criminality in our community,鈥� said Russell.
If you know someone that is associated with trafficking, the 麻豆精选 RCMP urge you to contact the police immediately at 250-762-3300 or you can remain anonymous by contacting the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.net.
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