“I can't remember an investigation that I've seen in my career where I've seen this many of our officers impacted,” York Regional Police Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida said

Police rescue 64 Mexican nationals from 'deplorable' alleged human trafficking ring in Toronto-area

By News on the Net -- CTV News——Bio and Archives--March 3, 2023

News Headlines | CFP Comments | Reader Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us

Police have arrested five people and have issued arrest warrants for two others following a months-long investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring that they say was enticing Mexican nationals into Canada with promises of a “better life” and then exploiting them for their labour.

The investigation, dubbed “Project Norte,” began in November after York Regional Police received a complaint from a single Mexican national about his work and living conditions in Canada. ---More...

Support Canada Free Press

View Comments

News on the Net——Bio and Archives

News from around the world

“I can't remember an investigation that I've seen in my career where I've seen this many of our officers impacted,” York Regional Police Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida said

Police rescue 64 Mexican nationals from 'deplorable' alleged human trafficking ring in Toronto-area

VIEW Comments