Two men are in custody facing charges including human trafficking and sexual assault after a victim was allegedly driven from Nanaimo to a home in Victoria and held against her will.
The Victoria Police Department said an investigation began after it was contacted by Nanaimo RCMP about an incident that allegedly occurred on June 19 and 20.
VicPD said a woman told officers she was driven from Nanaimo to a home in the 1100 block of Meares Street in Victoria by one man before she was introduced to another man, who she alleges assaulted her multiple times.
“The allegations in this case are serious and deeply concerning,” says VicPD deputy chief Jamie McRae. “We know that hearing about this type of violence in our communities can impact people’s sense of safety and wellbeing. Our officers are doing everything they can to investigate the matter.”
Police said two men were arrested June 21 and remain in custody. They are scheduled to appear in court July 2.
A 24-year-old man is charged with offences including sexual assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement.
A 22-year-old man is charged with one count of human trafficking.
VicPD asked anyone with information related to the investigation to contact its non-emergency line and reference file No. 26-25036.
