Third suspect charged in sex trafficking investigation involving Nova Scotians

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters in this file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Posted Jun 9, 2026 04:46:05 AM.

Last Updated Jun 10, 2026 11:46:07 AM.

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a third person in a human trafficking investigation with links to New Brunswick and Ontario.

According to a release from the RCMP, the investigation started in 2023 and that multiple victims from Nova Scotia were involved.

Two people were arrested in April connected to the investigation.

Mounties say a 38-year-old man was also arrested last Wednesday at a home in Dartmouth in relation to the charges.

The suspect is being charged with human trafficking, obtaining sexual services for consideration, among other charges.

He was released by police on conditions pending a first court appearance scheduled for June 22 at Dartmouth Provincial Court.

The RCMP says the investigation is ongoing.

With files from The Canadian Press

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