Another Arrest in Human Trafficking Case

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 12:19

By Wendy Gray

Police say a woman was trafficked in Niagara, two other other people already arrested

A third person has been arrested in a human trafficking investigation in the Niagara Region.

NRPS officers began the investigation in May.

Two suspects, one from London and another from St. CAthharines have already been arrested.

Yesterday, police arrested 19-year-old Darren Williams of no fixed address.

He was arrested in Welland.

He has a bail hearing today.

Police believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to call them.

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