Police Fear More Victims Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to Firearm & Cash Seizure
Source: Halton Regional Police
Date: Thu Sep 25 10:26:57 MST 2025
In March of 2025 investigators with the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit began an investigation into allegations an adult female victim was being exploited by the accused for financial gain, while the victim was being trafficked in the sex trade throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
On September 22, 2025, the HRPS executed a criminal code search warrant at an Oakville residence where the accused was arrested and the following items seized:
Polymer 80 Glock style pistol
Prohibited magazine with multiple rounds of ammunition
Approximately $7500.00 in cash
Electronic and cellular devices
Other items of evidentiary value
As a result of the investigation Thomas Jeffers, alias Tommy, (41) of Oakville, has been charged with the following:
Procuring
Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose- Firearm
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Prohibited Device
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Jeffers has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
The HRPS receives provincial funding and is part of the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS). The successful completion of this investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General, through the IJFS.
The HRPS would like to thank members of the Peel Regional Police Services Vice Unit for their assistance in this investigation.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and a photo of the accused has been attached to this media release. Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact Detective Scott Heyerman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 4973.