Halton Regional Police announced the arrest of nine individuals and the filing of 85 criminal charges in its largest human‑trafficking operation to date.
Investigators have spent the last ten months dismantling a coordinated network that exploited female victims in the commercial sex trade across Ontario and Canada, according to the deputy police chief.
Twelve women, aged 18 to 34, were rescued during the operation, underscoring the scope of the investigation.
Law enforcement seized a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes‑Benz S550, a Mercedes‑Benz AMG GT, two Sea‑Doo GTRs, various drugs—including cocaine, cannabis, oxycodone and psilocybin—about $30,000 in Canadian and U.S. currency, and an estimated $450,000 worth of high‑end jewelry and electronics. The total value of seized items is estimated at less than $1 million.
The investigation, dubbed Project Troubadour, began in September after a victim of exploitation reported her case to police, prompting a deeper look into alleged incidents in the Greater Toronto Area.
The case involved collaboration between Peel Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Criminal Intelligence Service, highlighting the multi‑jurisdictional nature of the effort.
Officials say the operation demonstrates that human trafficking transcends borders, and that some offenders operated and resided within Halton, further emphasizing the need for community vigilance and cross‑agency cooperation.
