A Brampton man and woman have been accused of forcing an 18-year-old woman into prostitution, following a lengthy investigation by the Toronto police Human Trafficking Enforcement Team.

Police allege the victim was lured into prostitution by a man and forced to provide sexual services. She was then “given” to another man and woman who also forced her into prostitution.

In November, the woman managed to escape and contacted police.

One man was arrested, and that launched the investigation, which resulted in two search warrants that were executed Wednesday, and the arrest of the two Brampton residents.

Police allege photographs were taken of the victim in various stages of undress, and those photographs were posted on backpages.com, and sexual services advertised. She was allegedly forced to provide sexual services for clients in several hotels and residences in the GTA, according to police.

They say the money clients paid went to the man and woman.

The victim is from Toronto, but has ties in the GTA, according to police. They believe other women may have also been forced into prostitution in a similar fashion and are asking for possible victims to contact the sex crimes unit at 416-808-7474.

Denneil Morgan, 34, of Brampton is charged with two counts of human trafficking, three counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and one count each of exercising control, procuring, sexual assault, and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Kiesha Shaunte Ripley, 23, of Brampton is charged with two counts of human trafficking and one count each of exercising control and procuring.

Peel police Chief Jennifer Evans told a Town Hall meeting in Brampton Thursday night that human trafficking is on the rise in the GTA. Young women are being lured into prostitution by men pretending to be their boyfriends, and are then forced to do “unspeakable things.”