Human trafficking

Written by Linda Digby 05 Aug 2016
Human trafficking

PSNI (Police Service Northern Ireland) have charged a 28-year-old man with rape and false imprisonment as part of an investigation into human trafficking in County Londonderry. He was also accused of human trafficking into the UK for sexual exploitation, causing and inciting prostitution, and assault and actual bodily harm on an Eastern European woman being treated for her injuries and being assessed as a victim of human trafficking. Detective Inspector Mark Bell, from PSNI Human Trafficking Unit, said, ‘These enquiries, including a search of a property in the city, are continuing as we work with partner agencies to ensure the woman receives all appropriate support and assistance.’ Meanwhile, Theresa May, who is a Christian, has pledged £33m to tackle modern-day slavery. The money will target the routes of the people-trafficking trade from countries like Nigeria. Also BBC reported Wednesday, ‘UK Border Control had only three boats available to keep UK borders secure.’ See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36960905

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