12 Men Facing Child Sexual Exploitation Charges in Durham Police Human Trafficking Investigation
- The Durham Regional Police Service arrested 12 men following Project Firebird, a 10-day proactive human trafficking enforcement initiative, charging them with 36 Criminal Code offences.
- Officers created an online advertisement offering sexual services from someone purported to be 15 years old, which received more than 8,000 views and attracted numerous individuals.
- The 12 men arrested from across the GTA face charges including luring a person for the purpose of obtaining sexual services under 18 and invitation to sexual touching under 16.
- Among those arrested, Andre McGann of Clarington faces additional charges of possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking alongside the Criminal Code offences.
- DRPS stated Project Firebird demonstrates ongoing demand for sexual exploitation of children online, emphasizing proactive investigative techniques are essential to identify offenders before harm occurs.
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12 arrested for allegedly trying to buy sex from minor in Toronto area, police say problem growing
Durham police are warning of a rise in human trafficking involving children in the region, after they arrested 12 men for allegedly trying to obtain sexual services from someone they believed was a minor.
12 men facing child sexual exploitation charges in Durham police human trafficking investigation
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has arrested 12 men after a “proactive human trafficking enforcement initiative” dubbed Project Firebird that was carried out in October. The initiative spanned 10 days and targeted individuals looking to buy sexual services from someone they believed to be 15 years old. DRPS explains that as part of the […]
Covert operation leads to arrest of 12 people who allegedly tried to purchase sexual services from child
Durham police say they have charged 12 people in Project Firebird, a proactive enforcement initiative targeting individuals who were allegedly looking to purchase sexual services from a 15-year-old.
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