Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal activities
The launch of a new initiative focuses on awareness and spreading the word that human trafficking is happening right here in North Bay.
The Toronto Police Service told the Sergeant that the 32-year-old North Bay woman had been shot and killed, and that a man had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. “It was identified she was also a victim of human trafficking.”The sergeant further explained that as a police service, a significant amount of time and effort had gone into trying to locate and aid St. Jean, but because she was moved around so much, they were unable to locate her.
The launch of the local initiative began when the Community Drug Strategy Committee was approached as part of an enforcement pillar initiative to help combat human trafficking, by providing resources. “What we’re trying to do is get more awareness out there on human trafficking. It does happen primarily in hotels and Airbnbs,” said Constable Darcy Wall of the North Bay Police Service who has personally worked on similar cases.
Detective Constable Matti Primeau of the Anishinabek Police Service says despite human trafficking having a long history, many people are just learning about it now. “They move around a lot. They don’t stay in one motel, they move every night. My daughter was moved quite a few times.”“I hope it makes a big difference in a lot of girls' lives. It is well overdue and people need to know what is going on in our small town.”
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