HALIFAX — She was a strong, well-spoken young woman who came from a loving home in western Nova Scotia. “This gang is not only limited to Nova Scotia but is working throughout Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Police said the two were part of a ring that allegedly forced numerous Nova Scotia women into the sex trade across Canada. Downey and Beals are charged with human trafficking, laundering crime proceeds and receiving material benefits from sexual services. Thomas is facing 17 charges, including human trafficking, assault, advertising sexual services and receiving a material benefit from sexual services.

Source: National Post March 19, 2018 11:48 UTC