Sask. RCMP say 'horrifying' trafficking case not unusal in Canada
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One of Saskatchewan's top RCMP officers says while the allegations arising from a human trafficking investigation are "horrifying" they are unfortunately not out of the ordinary when it comes to such crimes.
One of Saskatchewan's top RCMP officers says while the allegations arising from a human trafficking investigation are "horrifying" they are unfortunately not out of the ordinary when it comes to such crimes.
"This wouldn't be considered egregious in the context of other investigations that have happened across the country, which is very, very unfortunate, and it's very concerning," Supt. Glenn Church told CTV News. Church heads up the province's Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team.
"I think that is why, as the RCMP, we've turned our minds toward focusing resources on this on these offences because there's a victim behind this that's exposed to extreme trauma," Church said.
Church's comments come a day after RCMP revealed two men have been charged after a Bangladeshi woman was allegedly forced to work up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week at restaurants in Gull Lake, Elrose and Tisdale.
CTV News confirmed one of the men, Sohel Haider, 52, is connected to Bob's Diner, in Elrose. Haider, along with Mohammad Masum, 41, is charged with trafficking a person. Masum also faces three counts of sexual assault.
While Church declined to comment on specifics of the investigation as the matter is before the courts, he said tips from people living in communities are key to trafficking investigations.
"When somebody stands out who is not quite fitting, I think that's when people have to take note and then look for further indicators," Church said.
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