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Posted: December 4, 2020

UPDATE: Edmonton Couple Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

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 »

Posted: November 10, 2020

Edmonton Couple Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

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 »

Posted: July 22, 2020

Human Trafficking Unit Arrests Edmonton Man

Edmonton… A 34-year-old Edmonton man was arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation by ALERT. ALERT’s Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation unit charged Edwin Luberisse in Calgary on June 20, 2020. The suspect has been charged with trafficking in persons, human trafficking for a material benefit, and procuring sexual activity. Luberisse was initially arrested… Read more »

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