Niagara police arrest 2 people in human trafficking investigation

Niagara police arrested two people on Thursday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

Investigators say a woman was trafficked for a sexual purpose in the region. They have identified a man and woman from St. Catharines as suspects.

Kendra Karen Candler, 22, and Lavelle Tait, 28, are facing multiple trafficking-related charges. This includes advertising another person’s sexual services.

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Candler and Tait are scheduled to attend a bail hearing at a St. Catharines courthouse on Friday.

Investigators say they have reason to believe there could be further victims.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. #1009717.