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Ten people facing charges in human trafficking case in southern Alberta

Those charged are from Lethbridge and Calgary, and also include a business owner and two teenage boys. Police said they also have warrants for the arrest of two other suspects.
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Lethbridge Police Headquarters is shown in Lethbridge, Alta., on March 10, 2021. A physician is among 10 individuals charged in a human trafficking investigation in southern Alberta involving a 15-year-old female. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — A physician is among 10 people charged in a human trafficking investigation in southern Alberta.

Lethbridge police say a 15-year-old girl was selected, groomed, and taken to specific locations where the alleged offences took place.

They also allege there was sexual activity with a 13-year-old.

Those charged are from Lethbridge and Calgary, and also include a business owner and two teenage boys.

They face various charges, including sexual assault and trafficking a person under the age of 18.

Police said they also have warrants for the arrest of two other suspects.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2021.

The Canadian Press

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