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Six arrests in London and Peterborough over human trafficking | Six arrests in London and Peterborough over human trafficking |
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Six people have been arrested in London and Peterborough in relation to the human trafficking of more than 100 women, the Met has said. | |
The arrests were made in relation to alleged sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution and money laundering offences. | The arrests were made in relation to alleged sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution and money laundering offences. |
A police spokesman said 10 people were rescued during dawn raids following police visits to more than 15 brothels. | A police spokesman said 10 people were rescued during dawn raids following police visits to more than 15 brothels. |
The Met and Hungarian Police carried out a joint investigation. | The Met and Hungarian Police carried out a joint investigation. |
International crime ring | International crime ring |
Scotland Yard said a Hungarian organised crime group had been advertising sexual services online. | Scotland Yard said a Hungarian organised crime group had been advertising sexual services online. |
During the investigation one of the alleged victims escaped from her traffickers and contacted police. | During the investigation one of the alleged victims escaped from her traffickers and contacted police. |
The police raids took place in Newham, Kensington and Chelsea, Enfield, Waltham Forest and Peterborough. | The police raids took place in Newham, Kensington and Chelsea, Enfield, Waltham Forest and Peterborough. |
The crime group is also suspected of operating in other countries including Belgium, Austria and Germany. | The crime group is also suspected of operating in other countries including Belgium, Austria and Germany. |