Calgary police lay charges in prostitution investigation

Calgary police have charged 33 people following a prostitution investigation.

The four-day operation was conducted between Tuesday, October 13 and Friday, October 16 by officers from District 1 and the Vice Unit.

The areas targeted were identified as being problem locations by police and the community.

33 individuals were charged with unlawfully communicating with any person for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.

Police also provided information to sex trade workers and issued eight summonses for a variety of Traffic Safety Act offences.

The Calgary Police Service’s highest priorities are cases involving minors, exploitation and human trafficking.

Police also connect sex trade workers with programs that may assist them in exiting the trade.