Three Port Alberni men have been charged with sexual offences involving minors after an RCMP investigation that spanned nearly five years.
Port Alberni RCMP said charges were laid against Shaun Pater, Terrance Houbregs and Wayne Moore on Jan. 7, after an investigation that began in 2020.
Pater was charged with 15 counts in relation to sexual offences involving minors, including trafficking of persons under the age of 18. Houbregs and Moore were charged with six counts involving sexual offences with minors.
All three men are bound by several conditions, including not having contact with, communicating directly or indirectly with, or being in the presence of anyone under the age of 16.
They are banned from public parks, swimming areas, community centres and theatres where persons under 16 are known to be present. None of the men are allowed to go to any daycare centre, school or playground.
Police said a sexual-assault complaint can be made at any time, and asked anyone who is a victim of sexual assault to contact them.
RCMP said the matter is before the courts and no further updates will be provided.
