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Man arrested in Toronto human trafficking investigation: police – Global News

Police in Toronto have announced an arrest following a human trafficking investigation.

Toronto police said an investigation was started by its human trafficking enforcement team in February 2022.

A woman was trafficked in the sex trade against her will “through a combination of deception, coercion and physical control by a man,” police alleged.

Police said she had to give the bulk of the money she earned to the man, who allegedly assaulted her with a firearm.

He also pointed a firearm at her head, police said.

Read more: Woman, 40, charged in connection with human trafficking investigation in Toronto: police

The woman was eventually able to escape and made contact with Toronto police, the force said in a press release.

On May 19, police arrested 39-year-old Geary Laing — also known as “Dookie” or “Dukey.”

He faces numerous charges including , two counts of assault causing bodily harm, one count of assaulting a police officer and one count of possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purposes of trafficking.

He appeared in court on April 20, police said.

Toronto police said the investigation is ongoing.

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ABOUT PBJ LEARNING

PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.

More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.