Charges Laid in Human Trafficking Investigation

Region of Peel– Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Specialized Enforcement Bureau- Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man from Toronto in relation to a Human Trafficking investigation.

In October 2024, officers commenced an investigation after a victim approached police. The victim alleged the accused recruited, took control of aspects of a female adult’s life, exploited her in the sex trade, and benefited from it financially.

In November 2024, investigators arrested and charged Andre Davis with the following offences:

• Trafficking in Persons
• Advertising Sexual Services
• Exercise Control, Direction or Influence
• Receiving Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons
• Material Benefit from Sexual Services
• Assault
• Forcible Confinement
• Assault with a Weapon
• Forcible Confinement

He was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Investigators from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau Vice and Human Trafficking Unit believe there may be more victims of Human Trafficking and prostitution offences. Any victims, witnesses, or anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3555.Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Public Information Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

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