Woman from China discovered in alleged bawdy house by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Thursday, April 16, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A 44-year-old Oakville man is facing human trafficking-related charges after police discovered a woman in a Marlborough Road apartment who was allegedly brought from China to work in the sex trade. Police were called to an apartment building on Marlborough Court Thursday for a landlord/tenant dispute. Responding officers found a woman inside an apartment unit, which is believed to have been used as a bawdy house. Front-line officers called in the Human Trafficking and Vice Unit. Investigation revealed the woman had been brought to Canada from China in October 2014. It is alleged she had been forced to work in the sex trade. Police arrested a suspect, who arrived at the apartment a short time later. The woman was moved to what police call "a place of safety." of Oakville, was charged with procuring, procuring to provide sexual services for consideration, trafficking in persons, receiving material benefit, withholding documents and exercising control. Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Acting Det. Martin Dick at 905-208-0959. This is the second human trafficking-related arrest reported by Halton police so far in April. A 20-year-old Mississauga man was arrested April 3 in connection with the alleged trafficking and exploitation of a young girl over two months at locations in Oakville and Mississauga. Police said the two arrests are not connected. "It is happening," said Det. Sgt. Brad Murray, Halton police Human Trafficking and Vice Unit. "It is right here in our backyard." inside today's Spotlight Arts Health Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 24 34 Sports Classified 36 43 INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com HEARING AID SPECIAL *Some Conditions Apply (Clients portion) Up to 3 Year Service Warranty HOME VISITS AVAILABLE $295 Latest Technology In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes 60 DAY GUARANTEE: FREE Hearing test · Age 55+ www.hearingclinicgroup.com Hopedale Hearing Clinic 905-827-7333 Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law SAVE SAV AVE $10