by Cape Breton Regional Police and Eskasoni RCMP were involved in a nationwide crackdown on human trafficking that’s led to a spate of arrests across the country. An RCMP news release says that six women, ranging in age from 20 to 40, were interviewed in Cape Breton and were later given support services. They’re among 20 people who are believed to have been working in the sex industry against their will. Police say that six other victims were found in Halifax, and they ranged in age from 15 to 22. A total of 47 people have been arrested on a total of 135 charges, including alleged offences related to human trafficking, sexual assault and child pornography. The charges stem from Phase Four of Operation Northern Spotlight, which involved 40 police services, including the FBI in the U.S., and nearly 350 officers and support staff. The coordinated operation was conducted over a seven-day period earlier this month.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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