Police have arrested a man after receiving a report a woman was allegedly threatened in Montreal, driven to Winnipeg and then forced to work as an escort.
Winnipeg Police say they went to a hotel on Friday, and were told the 23-year-old woman was being held against her will.
She was driven to Winnipeg from Montreal on December 4, allegedly to work as an escort and threatened if she failed to do so.
Police took the woman into their care and arrested a suspect, and say they continue to investigate.
The suspect has been charged with trafficking in persons, assault with a weapon and advertising sexual services.
Garlin Voyant Candy, 23, of Quebec, remains in custody, it's not known when he next appears in court.