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A man wanted in multiple human trafficking investigations in Ontario has been arrested.

Durham Regional Police did not indicate the other jurisdictions where the man is wanted, but say he faces 19 charges related to incidents in their region.

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The charges, which include human trafficking, sexual assault and forcible confinement, relate to three alleged female victims, aged 14, 15 and 19.

Alijah Weir-Mohamed, of no fixed address, was arrested on Wednesday in Bowmanville after a brief struggle, police said, adding they are looking for four more men in connection with the case.

Weir-Mohamed is also known as: Mike, Q, M.K Mason, Alijah Mercer, Alijah Mohammad, M.K. Young, Alijah Weir, MYKAH, and A.J.

Police say they want to ensure there are no other victims and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.