Three victims were identified by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) who were threatened and forced to work in the sex trade.

WPS says, "The victims advised that one of the suspects introduced them to the other men in April 2019 with the intention of having them work in the sex trade. The women were promised money, housing, clothing, and other amenities."

From April 29 to June 9, the suspects posted numerous advertisements online portraying the women as escorts who provide sexual services. The suspects answered online requests for the women and would arrange for the customers to meet their date at various hotels throughout Winnipeg.

On multiple occasions, the suspects would drive the women to these pre-arranged locations to meet with customers and collect payment at the end of the date. The women were provided with cocaine on more than one occasion.

WPS says, "The three victim's felt threatened to comply with the suspects' demands."

Three men - two 19-year-olds and one 20-year-old - were arrested. All have been charged with Procuring Person to Provide Sexual Services, Material Benefit from Sexual Services, along with other charges.

Investigators are concerned there are other victim's either connected to these males or in similar situations.