Man Arrested for Human Trafficking

Monday, 23 June 2025 12:43

By Wendy Gray

It happened after vehicle stopped in Port Colborne

A North York man faces charges after a traffic stop in Port Colborne led to a human trafficking investigation.

The alleged trafficking of a woman over 18 is believed to have happened in Ontario and Quebec.

Police believe there may be more witnesses and are urging anyone with more information to come forward.

31-year-old Jamal Cooper-Batist faces three human trafficking-related charges:

Trafficking in persons, contrary to Section 279.01(1) of the Criminal Code
Receive a financial or other material benefit, contrary to Section 279.02(1) of the Criminal Code
Fail to comply with probation, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

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