A member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who was stationed at a military base near Ottawa has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, death threats, and illegal substance possession, according to the Department of National Defence (DND).
A DND spokesperson told The Epoch Times by email on July 5 that military police arrested Master-Warrant Officer Jason Whalen, who was stationed in Petawawa, Ont., on July 1.
DND said the matter is being investigated by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service and proceeding through the civilian justice system.
“The member is currently in civilian police custody,” DND said, adding that Mr. Whalen’s bail trial was scheduled for July 6….