Two arrests and dozens of charges have been laid after a 10-month interprovincial human trafficking investigation in Eastern Ontario.
In September 2023, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) launched Project Nebula, in response to reports of suspected human trafficking in eastern Ontario.
On July 9, two people were arrested in Ottawa as part of the investigation led by the OPP Anti-Human Trafficking Unit.
As a result of Project Nebula three female victims were identified, two individuals were arrested
And 36 charges were laid.
As the investigation progressed, police uncovered that the trafficking activities extended beyond Ontario, reaching into southern Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
A 45-year-old of Brampton, Ontario, and a 33-year-old of Sydney, Nova Scotia, have been charged with multiple offences, including a total of 17 human trafficking charges and 19 human trafficking-related charges.
Both accused remain in custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on August 23. Their next appearance is scheduled for September 9.
A publication ban has been issued and no further information will be released.
The victims in this investigation have been referred to dedicated victim services to ensure they receive continued support.
