A 44-year-old Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer has been charged with human trafficking and animal cruelty following an investigation into the alleged forced labor case.
York Regional Police opened an investigation in April when an alleged victim showed up at a police station. The target of the investigation is Israel Yahsif Mane Monter, of RCMP.
In a press release on Tuesday, York police said the victim was living in Mexico when Mr Mane Monter – a member of the RCMP who oversees the fight against transnational organized crime in Toronto North – he arranged for him to go to Ontario to look for work.
The victim was allegedly forced to work at a residence in Georgina, Ontario, in very difficult working conditionswho went against their first employment contract.
Mr. Mane Monter was arrested on May 3 and charged with human trafficking, document forgery, cruelty to animals and possession of prohibited equipment.
According to the police, the provincial animal welfare services have also contacted to better investigate and protect the animals involved in the case.
There is another victim
In a statement released Tuesday, the RCMP indicated that he was aware of the allegations against Mr Mane Monter and was cooperating with the York Police investigation.
These allegations are serious and complexcan we read in the declaration of RCMP.
It also indicates that Mr. Mane Monter is currently suspended for a fee, but that’s it its status will continue to be reviewed and that an internal investigation into the code of conduct is ongoing.
Meanwhile, York police believe Mr Mane Monter may have brought the other victims to Canada under false pretenses.
Anyone with information, or anyone who may have been a victim, is asked to contact the York Regional Police Human Trafficking Section at 1-866-876-5423 ext.6800 or leave an anonymous Échec tip on crime at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477).
Any victim who is reluctant to approach because of their immigration status should know that they have the right to be supported and protected under Canadian law.reads a statement from York police.
Source: Radio-Canada
