In conjunction with the Indigenous Women and Girls Safety Strategy, the Winnipeg Police Service's Counter Exploitation Unit (CEU) continues to conduct outreach and proactive offender sweeps in the community.
In response to several recent reports of youth being propositioned in local neighbourhoods and online, the Counter Exploitation Unit conducted a proactive offender sweep in several of Winnipeg's North and Westend neighbourhoods.
Between September 27 and October 2, thirteen (13) men ranging from 23 to 62 years of age were arrested for Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration and released on Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code. In addition, 11 vehicles were seized under the Highway Traffic Act.
Several people working in the sex trade were offered community resources.
Everyone has a role to play in promoting safety for all. If you have information regarding exploitation concerns in your community, please contact the Counter Exploitation Unit at 204-986-3464 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org. In the case of an emergency, call 911.