Two Suspects Charged For Human Trafficking In Prince George, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Oct, 2016 12:53 PM

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Two suspects have been charged amid allegations of human trafficking in Prince George, B.C.

RCMP say they began an investigation into allegations of a forcible confinement of a woman at a local motel on Wednesday.

Police say it is believed the victim was held against her will for a number of days and was being forced into the sex trade.

A man and a woman were arrested at the motel on Highway 97 in the north end of the city without incident.

Police say 33-year-old Jody Burns and 34-year-old Jennifer Dawn have been charged with trafficking in persons, forcible confinement and sexual assault with a firearm.

Police say they are also following up on the possibility that there may be more victims.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

NATO Allies Headed To Halifax For Canadian-led Military Exercise

The Defence Department said six countries are participating in the exercise dubbed Cutlass Fury, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Germany.

NATO Allies Headed To Halifax For Canadian-led Military Exercise

Left wins all posts in JNU polls, ABVP, NSUI trail

The AISA-SFI combine on Saturday evening won all four seats in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) election.

Left wins all posts in JNU polls, ABVP, NSUI trail

4-Vehicle Crash In Langley, Driver Dead, Two Critical

Officers were advised the suspect vehicle, a Cadillac was driving at excessive rates of speed and veering into oncoming traffic and was last seen eastbound on 72 Avenue.

4-Vehicle Crash In Langley, Driver Dead, Two Critical

No Damages Reported Following Earthquake In South Okanagan

Earthquakes Canada says the tremour was centred about 40 kilometres south of Penticton, B.C., near the town of Oliver.

No Damages Reported Following Earthquake In South Okanagan

Off-Duty Penticton, B.C. Mountie Charged After Child Killed While Crossing The Road

The B.C. Criminal Justice Branch says Const. Ace Jimmy Stewart was not on duty when the vehicle he was operating is alleged to have hit the boy who with his family at the time.