Airdrie man charged with human trafficking, prostitution offences

Mounties have charged a 25-year-old man insouthern Alberta with human trafficking and prostitution offences.

Police say the charges came while investigating a youth reportedmissing.They say the investigation found evidence that the youth was analleged victim of human trafficking.

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A man fromAirdrieis facing several charges, including assault,human trafficking and living off the avails of prostitution.

He is to appear in court inAirdrieon Aug. 4.

RCMPsay they are not releasing the name of the accused"in order toprotect the interests of a witness under the age of 18 years."