Calgary… A Quebec man has been charged with human trafficking offences following an investigation by ALERT and the Calgary Police Service. ALERT’s Human Trafficking Counter Exploitation unit alleges the suspect forced a woman into the sex trade. The victim reported to police that she was sexually exploited, and her perpetrator controlled her money, food, and… Read more »
Edmonton… Specialized human trafficking units from Alberta and Nova Scotia have collaborated on an investigation where a Nova Scotia woman was allegedly being forced to work in the sex trade. ALERT’s Human Trafficking and Exploitation unit and Nova Scotia’s Provincial Human Trafficking unit (HTU) allege the victim was being procured for sex by a man… Read more »
Edmonton… An Edmonton man wanted in connection with a human trafficking investigation has been arrested. Felicien Mufuta was arrested March 10, 2021. ALERT Human Trafficking and Exploitation unit, along with the Edmonton Police Service, arrested the 37-year-old returning to his south Edmonton residence in the Empire Park neighbourhood. ALERT still believes there may be additional… Read more »
Edmonton… An Alberta-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Edmonton man allegedly involved in human trafficking. Felicien Mufuta is wanted by the ALERT Human Trafficking and Exploitation unit. The 37-year-old man is facing charges of: Trafficking in persons; Sexual assault; Procuring; Advertising sexual services; Material benefit – trafficking; and Breach of release… Read more »
Today, February 22, 2021, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Statement from ALERT CEO, Supt. Dwayne Lakusta: “First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that human trafficking is taking place in our communities and it will take a collaborative approach to prevent and disrupt this activity. The victims and survivors of human trafficking are members… Read more »
Edmonton… Wanted human trafficking suspect Jonty Jean was arrested last night, February 18, 2021, with the help of the Edmonton Police Service. The 21-year-old man was arrested in southwest Edmonton following a tip from the public. Co-accused Andrew Elien-Abbot, 26, remains at large. He is now believed to be in the Quebec area. Anyone with information… Read more »
Edmonton… One person has been arrested and warrants have been issued for two suspects following an extensive human trafficking and sexual assault investigation undertaken by ALERT and Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). ALERT Edmonton’s Human Trafficking and Exploitation unit alleges the three suspects were involved in human trafficking in the Edmonton… Read more »
Edmonton… More charges have been laid, and more survivors have been identified, in an ALERT human trafficking investigation involving an Edmonton couple. Three human trafficking survivors contacted ALERT after a news release was issued on November 10, 2020, in relation to the arrest of Ross and Anita Pickering. “It took a lot of courage for… Read more »
Edmonton… An Edmonton couple is facing charges after an investigation by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit. Ross Pickering, 51, and Anita Pickering, 55, were arrested on November 3, 2020. ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit alleges that the couple were procuring women, including youths, for sex in the Edmonton area. ALERT is encouraging victims to come forward and… Read more »
