Task Force Works to Rescue Children From Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay

2 woman facing 18 charges in connection with human trafficking in Golden Horseshoe

Two women have been charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation in which one man is already facing more than 40 charges. Police in Peel Region say they began an investigation in October 2024 in conjunction with Halton police after two women, who were not known to each other, came forward and alleged they […]

Task force works to rescue children from human trafficking in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Each year, children run away from home, are abducted, and some leave the juvenile justice system without permission. Many end up in dangerous situations involving human trafficking. A joint law enforcement task force, led by the U.S. Marshal's service has been operating for weeks in the Tampa Bay area to rescue these children and give them another chance. The Florida Department of Children and Families reports than more tha…

Peel police arrest two women from Thorold following human trafficking investigation

The Peel police Vice Unit have arrested and charged two women – both of Thorold – in connection to an ongoing human trafficking investigation that began in October 2024.