Two men charged with labour trafficking at Saskatchewan trucking firm

RCMP charged two men after a months-long probe into a trucking business in the RM of Edenwold. Workers allegedly paid cash for jobs and had wages withheld.

RCMP charge two men with human trafficking after Sask. trucking probe

Two men face human trafficking charges following a months-long RCMP investigation into a trucking business in the Rural Municipality of Edenwold, east of Regina, cbc.ca reports.

White Butte RCMP received a tip in November 2025 about a potential human trafficking scheme. Investigators found that at least one employee had been required to pay a large sum of cash to secure a job with the company and obtain permanent residency status.

According to RCMP, the business owners also withheld wages, forced employees to drive with unsafe loads, and made workers log long hours without compensation.

A 36-year-old from the RM of Edenwold and a 50-year-old from Regina each face one count of human trafficking, receiving a benefit from human trafficking, and withholding or destroying documents. Both made their first court appearances on June 11, with a next scheduled appearance set for July 2.

"Labour trafficking, which is a form of human trafficking, is a hidden crime that exploits vulnerable individuals for financial gain," said Const. Sarah Feaver, the lead investigator with White Butte RCMP.

RCMP are urging the public to watch for warning signs, including workers unable to freely leave their job or workplace, withheld documents, unpaid or stolen wages, and extreme working hours.

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