Human trafficking incident halted by police in southern Ontario [Video]

An incident involving human trafficking has been intercepted by law enforcement officials in southern Ontario.

A report by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has reported that — in a joint effort with local RCMP — a human trafficking incident was intercepted today along the Niagara River.

Last year, the CBSA and the RCMP launched Project Disrupt and Deter, a purpose-built initiative to monitor areas along the International Railway Bridge in the Niagara region.

The incident which allegedly occurred today, according to law enforcement officials, was halted as a result of this multi-agency initiative.

Authorities allege that police were able to locate an attempted human smuggling incident in which an individual jumped off a moving freight train as it entered Canada.

The suspect then attempted to flee toward the town of Fort Erie, Ontario.

The suspect was then arrested alongside two other individuals near the area of interest during the …