Man accused of trafficking two women in GTA, police believe there may be more victims

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the trafficking of two women “throughout the Golden Horseshoe area” and police say investigators believe there may be more victims.

Peel and Halton police launched a joint investigation last month after becoming aware of two women, who did not know each other, being sexually trafficked.

Police say the suspect “exercised control” over aspects of the women’s lives “while benefiting financially.”

After investigation, it was determined that the suspect lived in the Niagara Region and two search warrants were ultimately executed at residences in the town of Thorold.

Police say during the search warrant, officers seized a loaded firearm, a large quantity of ammunition, a 50-round capacity drum magazine and a quantity of controlled substances for the purpose of human trafficking.

Police say they also seized the suspect’s vehicle under asset forfeiture laws because “it was used in the commission of human trafficking crimes.”

“This investigation was a great example of the partnerships and collaboration maintained across the province to solve cases of human trafficking,” said a news release from Peel Regional Police on Friday. “Investigators from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau Vice Unit believe there may be additional victims, particularly in the Golden Horseshoe, and encourage them to contact law enforcement.”

The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Marcus Moses.

Moses is confronted 26 criminal chargesincluding two counts of human trafficking.

Police say while living in Thorold he had ties to the Peel Region community.