After almost 5 years of incidents, Ottawa police have charged a girl with a number of offences associated to human trafficking.
In accordance with a press launch, the joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) anti-human trafficking unit and particular intelligence from the RCMP, has led to the arrest of a Moncton, N.B. woman.
Cynthia Cassie, 36, was charged with greater than 10 offences together with:
Trafficking in individuals by exercising management
Materials profit in trafficking
Materials profit from sexual providers
Procuring
Utter threats
Assault, assault with a weapon and assault trigger bodily hurt
Possession of a weapon
Mischief to property
Promoting one other individual’s sexual providers
Withhold journey or identification doc trafficking an individual over
Utter cast passport
Cassie allegedly used the alias, Bailey, in line with police, who’re releasing her picture to encourage different individuals to return ahead with info.
A photograph of the accused Cynthia Cassie, 36. (OPS)
“Investigators believe that there are other victims of human trafficking related to this investigation,” the press launch notes.
The incidents occurred between September 2019 and February 2024, earlier than police started their investigation in March 2024.
Officers say they are going to respect victims’ needs whether or not to pursue legal charges, and regardless, can supply sources to assist survivors of human trafficking. Police stated the reporting of the incidents is essential for officers to find out suspects and key crime traits.
Cassie appeared in courtroom Nov. 6 and can stay in custody.
Nameless suggestions may be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
