Article content

A cross-Canada investigation into allegations of human trafficking has led to charges against more than two dozen people.

Operation Northern Spotlight employed 207 police officers from 36 forces, including the Ottawa Police Service. This is the fifth year the investigation has taken place.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or 25 people charged in cross-Canada human trafficking probe Back to video

During numerous co-ordinated investigations spanning six days, police identified and charged 25 people with 67 offences related to prostitution and human trafficking.

Police said Tuesday they were also able to free 16 people they said were in the sex trade either as a minor or against their will.

Charges include trafficking persons under the age of 18, procuring sexual services under 18, procuring sexual services, child luring, advertising sexual services, assault and drug offences.