By Canadian Press

additional victims came forward

More human trafficking charges against Edmonton couple

Dec 4, 2020 | 5:05 PM

Police say more charges have been laid against an Edmonton man in a human trafficking investigation.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams say they were contacted by three more victims after they announced the arrest of Ross and Anita Pickering on November 10.

One of the survivors reported they were a minor when the alleged offences took place.

Police say Ross Pickering was charged with new offences on November 27 including sexual assault, procuring a person under the age of 18 and making child pornography.

“It took a lot of courage for these survivors to come forward. It is traumatic for them to relive these offences, but their information has proven vital in advancing the investigation,” said Staff Sgt. Lance Parker, ALERT Human Trafficking Unit.

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