Last July, Peel Regional Police said they launched an investigation after a victim came forward. During that investigation, two more victims were identified, they said.
On May 5, police said a warrant was executed at a suspect’s residence in Brampton, which resulted in the seizure of a large amount of drugs and Canadian currency.
At that time, Curtis Brown, 29, of Oakville, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime.
Police said further investigation revealed the three victims were “allegedly trafficked for sex by the suspect, who exercised control over aspects of the victims’ lives and benefited financially.”
On July 13, 2022, investigators with the Special Enforcement Bureau – Vice President Unit arrested Brown.
A search warrant was also executed at his Oakville home where officers said they found a quantity of drugs.
Brown was additionally charged with one count each of trafficking, procuring, obtaining material benefits, living off the proceeds of prostitution and possession of a controlled substance, as well as two counts of obtaining material benefit and three counts of exercising control, directing or influencing.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims, especially in the greater Toronto area, and are urging them to contact Peel Police at 905-453-2121, ext. 3555.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Specialized Enforcement Bureau – Vice at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3555 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
