Brampton man arrested in human trafficking investigation in Halton

A Brampton man faces several charges in a human trafficking investigation in Halton Region.

Halton police say they made the arrest on Saturday, following a brief investigation.

They say the survivor in this case was trafficked within Halton and surrounding areas.

Gavin Reid, 29, of Brampton was arrested in Barrie. He’s been charged with:

• Trafficking in Persons
• Procuring – Provide Sexual Services for Consideration
• Knowingly Advertise Sexual Services
• Withhold or Destroy Identity/Documents
• Receive Material Benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons
• Receive Material Benefit resulting from Sexual Services
• Forcible Confinement
• Aggravated Assault

Police say he goes by the alias of “Blaze.”

They believe there are other survivors in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331.