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Georgina man charged with human trafficking is RCMP officer

Const. Yahsif Israel Mane Monter is a member of the RCMP's Toronto North transnational organized crime unit
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A Georgina man charged with human trafficking and animal cruelty by York Regional Police has been identified by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as one of its officers.

Const. Yahsif Israel Mane Monter, 44, is a member of the RCMP's Toronto North transnational organized crime unit, according to an RCMP news release.

Mane Monter has been suspended with pay, according to the RCMP.

"The RCMP is cooperating with the York Regional Police as they continue their investigation," according to the release.

According to York Regional Police, a victim told police last month that he had made arrangements to travel from Mexico for a job caring for animals at a residence on Bayview Avenue in Georgina, however the conditions were poor and not consistent with the agreement made regarding the job. 

Mane Monter has been charged with:

  • Trafficking in persons, contrary to Section 279.01 of the Criminal Code;
  • Forgery, contrary to Section 366 of the Criminal Code;
  • Animal cruelty, contrary to Section 445(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • Three counts of possession of a prohibited device contrary to section 92(3) of the Criminal Code.

"His duty status will be continually assessed and an internal code of conduct investigation remains active and on-going," the RCMP said.

"These allegations are serious and difficult to comprehend. As a police service, we work diligently to investigate instances of human trafficking and bring the offenders to justice, and we share this commitment with our law enforcement partners. Canadians and our law enforcement partners can trust that our priority continues to be the integrity of the investigations and the safety and security of the public we serve," police said.



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