Human Trafficking Arrest in Welland

Thursday, 18 July 2024 07:58

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say an investigation began in April concerning trafficking of women in Niagara

Police have arrested a New Brunswick man in connection to human trafficking in Niagara.

NRP started looking into a certain case of trafficking in April, and as a result the suspect was ID'ed.

Police arrested Conrad Leduc in Welland yesterday, and charged him with trafficking, procuring, and material benefiting.

He remains in custody pending a bail hearing today in St. Catharines.

Police add there may be other victims, and ask if anyone has information to give them a call.

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