19 men charged with soliciting sex
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Local RCMP have charged 19 men for soliciting sex in Grande Prairie.
The men range in age from 23 to 69 years old and were charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration after the Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit, the General Investigation Section, Community Policing and General Duty members conducted a three-day enforcement operation this past week to address community concerns pertaining to sex activities in the downtown area.
“Workers in the sex trade industry represent a vulnerable sector of society. Many sex workers suffer from addiction, mental health issues, and were victimized prior to entering the sex trade and are exploited. Police will continue to work with partners such as the PACE Sexual Assault Centre that offers a First Time Offender Prostitution Awareness Program, to protect this vulnerable population”, said Superintendent Don McKenna, Officer in Charge of Grande Prairie Detachment.
Four of the men also face drug trafficking and weapons-related charges.
