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Ontario Police Charge Two Men With Human Trafficking in Niagara Region

Niagara Regional Police arrested a 29-year-old St. Catharines man on Thursday and a 26-year-old London man on May 26. Both face charges related to trafficking a woman.

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Ontario Police Charge Two Men With Human Trafficking in Niagara Regionwinnipegfreepress.com
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Niagara Regional Police arrested and charged a 29-year-old St. Catharines man on Thursday with human trafficking and forced marriage. The man was scheduled for a bail hearing the same day.

Police stated they believe additional victims may exist and asked anyone who thinks they were targeted to contact police. Survivors of human trafficking were encouraged to call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010.

Key Facts

Two men charged
One from St. Catharines, one from London, Ont.
Charges include human trafficking
Forced marriage also listed for the St. Catharines man.
Possible additional victims
Police believe more victims may exist.

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. May 26, 2026

    Police charged a 26-year-old London man following an investigation.

    1 sourceCbc
  2. May 28, 2026

    Police arrested and charged a 29-year-old St. Catharines man with human trafficking and forced marriage.

    1 sourceCbc
  3. May 28, 2026

    The 29-year-old St. Catharines man was scheduled for a bail hearing.

    1 sourceCbc
  4. May 27, 2026

    The 26-year-old London man was scheduled for a bail hearing.

    1 sourceCbc

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Police are seeking information from potential additional victims.

  2. 02

    Survivors may contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline.

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Word count64 words
PublishedMay 29, 2026, 3:11 PM

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