A 52-year-old Truro man has been charged with human trafficking.

RCMP say his arrest followed an ongoing investigation.

He is now facing these charges:

• Human Trafficking
• Receiving a Financial Benefit from Human Trafficking
• Procuring a Person to Provide Sexual Services
• Advertising Sexual Services

Police say human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, with the highest rates of incidents in Nova Scotia than anywhere else in Canada.

“We’re here to support victims and survivors of human trafficking,” says Sgt. Jeff MacFarlane of the HTU. “If you’re being trafficked, have been trafficked, or think someone you know is a victim of trafficking, we encourage you to call or text the 24-hour Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline at 902-449-2425; the line is monitored by a police officer who’s ready to work with you and get you help.”

“Know the signs,” says Sgt. MacFarlane. “If you or someone you know is in a controlling relationship, withdrawing from family and friends, or being forced to do unwanted things, reach out to police.”

The suspect will appear in court, Friday.