Peel Police Arrest Four Individuals in Human Trafficking Investigation

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Region of Peel – Investigators from the Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged four individuals in connection with a human trafficking investigation

In January 2024, the unit investigated allegations that several young female victims, ages 11 to 14 years old, were being trafficked and exploited in the sex-trade throughout the Greater Toronto Area. It is alleged that the suspects used coercion, manipulation and threats of physical violence to maintain control and influence over the victims, while financially benefiting from their exploitation.

As a result, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

Mohamad Omar Al-Saleh, 21, from Toronto; Mustafa Abdo, 22, from Toronto; and Yousif Al-Gburi, 20, from Mississauga

- Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years
- Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years
- Sexual Interference

Young Offender, 15

- Procuring – Person Under 18 Years x3
- Receiving Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons x2
- Material Benefit from the Sexual Services Provided by a Person Under 18 Years x2
- Exercise Control, Direction or Influence x3
- Trafficking in Persons Under 18 Years x2

A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and, therefore, the identity of the Young Person charged in this investigation is protected.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with related information to contact investigators with the Vice and Human Trafficking Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3555. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.