Inverness County District RCMP has charged a man for additional sex trafficking offences as part of an ongoing investigation led by its Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) with assistance of the Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In June, investigators charged Hubert Alexander Matthews, 63, of West Bay Centre, for sex trafficking, weapons and firearms offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sex trafficking occurs when a person is controlled, pressured, or manipulated into providing sexual services for someone else’s gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 23, Matthews was charged with Trafficking in Persons (two counts) and Material Benefit from Sexual Services (two counts) as more victims came forward to police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators continue to believe there are additional victims and are appealing to anyone who may be a victim of sex trafficking to call their local police or the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline (monitored 24\/7 by a police officer): 902-449-2425. Anonymous calls can also be made by contacting Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or by using the P3 Tips app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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