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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Oakville restaurant owner, head chef charged in human trafficking investigation
Two Oakville, Ont., men are facing human trafficking charges for allegedly exploiting three Mexican men who worked at their sushi restaurant, Halton police said Tuesday. Police said they launched an investigation in March after being tipped off that three workers were being exploited at August 8 — a franchise sushi restaurant — in Oakville. Warrants were carried out at the restaurant and two Oakville homes, police said. At the homes, "individuals were found living in cramped, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions," police said in a news release. "The victims were subjected to control that left them feeling powerless and dependent, with violations extending to their sexual integrity," police allege. Investigators said more victims came forward following the searches. A 46-year-old Oakville man who police said owns the August 8 franchise in the town faces a slew of charges, including but not limited to: three counts of trafficking in persons, possession of the property of crime over $5,000, and unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. The restaurant's 27-year-old head chef also faces human trafficking charges and is additionally charged with three counts of sexual assault. Both men were arrested last week and are being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Milton courthouse. Const. Jeff Dillon, a spokesperson for Halton police, said he couldn't release details about where the victims are now but said several community groups are supporting them. "It can be a very traumatic circumstance," he said, speaking generally about those swept up in labour trafficking cases, where workers can see their pay or passports withheld, putting them in a bind. Dillon said he couldn't provide more specifics about this case because it will soon go before the courts. Dillon said the human trafficking unit is still investigating, and asked anyone with more information to contact them. The service said in a news release it's possible there are more victims. CBC is seeking comment from August 8 for this story.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Oakville restaurant owner, head chef charged in human trafficking investigation
Two Oakville, Ont., men are facing human trafficking charges for allegedly exploiting three Mexican men who worked at their sushi restaurant, Halton police said Tuesday. Police said they launched an investigation in March after being tipped off that three workers were being exploited at August 8 — a franchise sushi restaurant — in Oakville. Warrants were carried out at the restaurant and two Oakville homes, police said. At the homes, "individuals were found living in cramped, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions," police said in a news release. "The victims were subjected to control that left them feeling powerless and dependent, with violations extending to their sexual integrity," police allege. Investigators said more victims came forward following the searches. A 46-year-old Oakville man who police said owns the August 8 franchise in the town faces a slew of charges, including but not limited to: three counts of trafficking in persons, possession of the property of crime over $5,000, and unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. The restaurant's 27-year-old head chef also faces human trafficking charges and is additionally charged with three counts of sexual assault. Both men were arrested last week and are being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Milton courthouse. Const. Jeff Dillon, a spokesperson for Halton police, said he couldn't release details about where the victims are now but said several community groups are supporting them. "It can be a very traumatic circumstance," he said, speaking generally about those swept up in labour trafficking cases, where workers can see their pay or passports withheld, putting them in a bind. Dillon said he couldn't provide more specifics about this case because it will soon go before the courts. Dillon said the human trafficking unit is still investigating, and asked anyone with more information to contact them. The service said in a news release it's possible there are more victims. CBC is seeking comment from August 8 for this story.
Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Sources say man killed in targeted Burlington shooting had ties to Hells Angels
Halton police have released a photo of a vehicle of interest in a targeted shooting that left one man dead in the parking lot of a Burlington restaurant Tuesday night. A man in his 50s was killed in the shooting around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Mandarin Restaurant at 1881 Fairview St., near Brant Street, police said. The victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Halton major crime unit detectives are looking for a grey, newer model Honda Civic, with tinted windows and black, police said in an update Wednesday afternoon. Photos from the scene showed a black GMC with blown-out back passenger windows. Evidence tags were on the ground just outside the luxury pickup truck. Halton police declined to answer questions by The Spectator, including about any connection to organized crime. Sources not authorized to comment on the record say the victim, whose name has not been released, was tied to the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. 'Our investigation is currently ongoing, and we don't have any further information we are able to provide at this time outside of what was shared in the earlier media release,' Const. Jeff Dillon said in an email to The Spectator. 'We'll be looking to provide more information as soon as we can.' As of Wednesday afternoon, the scene was cleared and businesses were back open in the plaza. A staff member at the Mandarin — who did not provide their name — said the shooting took place when there were patrons in the restaurant. The manager declined to comment to The Spectator. The plaza has surveillance video that has been collected by police. Police are asking anyone with dash-camera footage from the area of Fairview and Brant streets between 4 and 10 p.m. to contact police. Anyone with information is asked to call the major crime bureau at 905-825-4776. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or . —With files by Sebastian Bron Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@
