Gebre Byrnes, left, and Rayon Powell have been charged by Halton Police.
Authorities report that coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm were used to control multiple women who were trafficked for sex in the Halton Region.
Police state that two men are now facing a number of charges related to these offenses.
In July of last year, Halton police began their investigation, which revealed financial transactions linked to the trafficking operation. They claim the leaders employed various methods to exert control and influence over the victims while profiting from their exploitation.
On March 20, police executed search warrants at two homes in Oakville, discovering cocaine, cash, a stolen motorcycle, electronic devices, and identity documents belonging to victims.
This led to the arrest of the following individuals who have been charged and are awaiting bail:
Rayon Powell (38) of Oakville, also known as ‘Dante,’ ‘Michael Williams’ and ‘Kash’:
Trafficking in persons (two counts)
Material benefits from trafficking in persons (two counts)
Material benefits from sexual services (three counts)
Procuring (six counts)
Advertise sexual services (three counts)
Breach of probation (three counts)
Sexual assault
Voyeurism
Assault
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 Gebre Byrnes (46) of Oakville, also known as ‘G’ and ‘Jason Peters’: Trafficking in persons
Material benefits from trafficking in persons
Material benefits from sexual services (two counts)
Procuring (three counts)
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (two counts)
Deface VIN Plate If you have any information or if you have been victimized by these individuals, please reach out to Detective Scott Heyerman at the Human Trafficking Unit by calling 905-825-4747 ext. 5241. Last 30 Days: 82,356 Votes All Time: 1,212,905 Votes 1452 VOTES
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Trafficking in persons (two counts)Material benefits from trafficking in persons (two counts)
Material benefits from sexual services (three counts)
Procuring (six counts)
Advertise sexual services (three counts)
Breach of probation (three counts)
Sexual assault
Voyeurism
Assault
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 Gebre Byrnes (46) of Oakville, also known as ‘G’ and ‘Jason Peters’: Trafficking in persons
Material benefits from trafficking in persons
Material benefits from sexual services (two counts)
Procuring (three counts)
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (two counts)
Deface VIN Plate If you have any information or if you have been victimized by these individuals, please reach out to Detective Scott Heyerman at the Human Trafficking Unit by calling 905-825-4747 ext. 5241. Last 30 Days: 82,356 Votes All Time: 1,212,905 Votes 1452 VOTES
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