An arrest has been made by the Halton Police in connection with a human trafficking investigation.
The HRPS says that the survivor in the case was trafficked in the Halton region over the past year.
On Tuesday, March 30th, 29-year-old Loic Simeu of Oakville was arrested and has been charged with:
- Procuring
- Trafficking In Persons
- Receive Material Benefit – Human Trafficking
- Receive Material Benefit – Sexual Services
- Withholding or Destroying Identity Documents
- Forcible Confinement
- Sexual Assault
- Assault
- Fail to Comply Release Order X2
- Theft Under $5000
Simeu was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police believe there may be additional victims in regards to this investigation. They are asking anyone who has come into contact with Simeu or has information to contact our Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in Halton for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:
- Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777;
- Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880;
- Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line);
- Radius Child & Youth Services 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001;
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line); and,
- THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256.
