Operation Northern Spotlight, a coordinated national effort to end human trafficking touched our borders recently.
The effort saw police help ensure the safety of seven people who were in exploitive situations, including two who were under the age of 18.
While none of the seven were in our jurisdiction, the project worked with the Rama Police Service, the Barrie Police Service and the OPP.
OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Coyer Yateman spoke with us about how human trafficking can occur in any community. (audio)
Over a seven-day period, 45 police services across Ontario participated in the operation. Forty-five charges were laid against 15 people and police engaged with 218 potential victims.
