Halton Regional Police have successfully dismantled a human trafficking ring operating across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), leading to the arrest of five individuals, including residents from Brampton and Mississauga. This investigation, which began in May 2024, was carried out by the Halton Police Human Trafficking Unit in collaboration with other police departments, including Peel, Toronto, Niagara, and Peterborough.
The police allege that between September 2019 and September 2024, the trafficking ring used coercion, deception, physical violence, and psychological abuse to control their victims. The investigation led to the identification of five suspects who were involved in trafficking individuals for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
On Tuesday, Halton police executed five search warrants at various homes in Brampton and Toronto, leading to the seizure of several items, including:
- A loaded firearm with ammunition and a prohibited magazine.
- A large sum of cash.
- Victim identity documents.
- A vehicle that was seized as offence-related property.
The following individuals were arrested and charged:
- Prince Munroe (alias Casino Barnes), 35, of Brampton
- Sabrina Leite-Moniz (alias Lady SB), 25, of Brampton
- Jamie Munroe, 33, of Mississauga
All three face multiple charges, including trafficking in persons, receiving material benefits from trafficking, procuring – exercising control, knowingly advertising sexual services, and various firearms-related offenses.
Additionally, Jonathan Bennett, 25, of Shelburne, and Shuwyane Mitchell, 30, of Courtice, are both charged with procuring – exercise control.
The investigation is ongoing, and police believe there may be more victims involved. Authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have been victimized to contact Det. Scott Heyerman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747, ext. 4973. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.
This collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies underscores the serious and ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Ontario. The Halton Police, along with their partner agencies, remain committed to supporting victims and bringing those responsible to justice