Two people have been charged after a human trafficking investigation by the Peterborough Police Service.
On June 17, officers executed a search warrant at a home near Crawford Drive and Monaghan Road, following an investigation involving victims allegedly being advertised online for sexual services. A shotgun, rifle, cocaine, fentanyl, and Canadian currency were seized during the search.
The investigation was conducted by the Peterborough Police Human Trafficking Unit.
Raheem Smalling, 31, of Whitby, is charged with:
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Material benefit from trafficking
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Material benefit from sexual services
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Advertising sexual services
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Possession of a firearm knowing the serial number was tampered with (two counts)
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Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)
Kimberly Butt, 41, of Peterborough, is charged with:
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Trafficking in persons
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Material benefit from sexual services
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Material benefit from trafficking in persons
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Withholding or destroying documents in relation to trafficking
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Procuring
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Advertising sexual services
The Peterborough Police Service has released the names and photos of the accused in case there are other victims who recognize them and want to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 x555, or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
