Arrests after human trafficking operation
Sting taking place across the UK, with cops also at work in the capital
APOLICE operation working to identify and disrupt the crime gangs responsible for human trafficking is currently ongoing in Glasgow and beyond.
Following an arrest in the north of the city last week, cops have said enquiries are ongoing to bring an end to the “despicable trade in people”.
A 69-year-old woman was arrested in Maryhill as part of “Operation Fasthold”.
Elsewhere in London, pictured, and Cambridge, three others were arrested – two men, aged 29 and 41, and a 31-year-old woman.
Detective Superintendent Donna Duffy, of Police Scotland’s Greater Glasgow division said: “Operation Fasthold is a Police Scotland led, multi-agency response targeting human trafficking across the country. On Thursday, September 30, officers targeted a number of addresses in Glasgow, London and Cambridge. Two men aged 29 and 41, and two women aged 31 and 69, were arrested and charged with human trafficking offences.
“Trafficking and exploitation is happening across Scotland within our communities and our local officers, alongside our colleagues in the National Human Trafficking Unit, are working to identify and disrupt the crime gangs responsible and bring an end to their despicable trade in people.
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Criminal and Financial Investigations, Cambridge Constabulary and the Metropolitan Police Service highlights our determination to pursue those involved in this type of criminality regardless of where they operate. “We have a duty to help safeguard individuals who may be at risk of exploitation, and we are committed to working with support agencies and our partners to identify victims and to ensure that they have the support they need.
“Police Scotland is committed to tackling human trafficking and I would urge everyone to be aware of the signs and report any concerns to police in order that we can help and support individuals who are being exploited.”