Two Arrested- Human Trafficking Investigation

Two men are facing charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service VICE- Human Trafficking Unit.

At approximately 8 p.m., June 29, 2020, Patrol officers responded to a domestic complaint in the 200 block of Willis Crescent. It was reported that a 23 year old woman had been held in a residence over a period of time. After further investigation, Patrol members contacted the VICE-Human Trafficking Unit to assist. As the whereabouts of the men were not known at the time, warrants were issued.

At approximately 1:00 p.m., on July 2, 2020, members of the Guns and Gangs Unit attended to the 1500 block of Rayner Ave where both men were taken into custody without incident.

A 23 year old Kindersley man is charged with Trafficking Persons, Material Benefit (Trafficking), Uttering Threats (x 2), Theft Under $5000, Breach of Release Order, and Breach of Conditional Sentence Order.

A 30 year old Saskatoon man is charged with Trafficking Persons, Uttering Threats, and Breach of Release Order (x 2).

(Court Information # 991132181, 991132288).

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The Saskatoon Police Service VICE Unit members work to connect victims and survivors, of human trafficking, with the community resources they need. If you have information or a tip, regarding a possible human trafficking case, please visit, www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca.

(Occurrence Number: 20-62459)