Seven people released following human trafficking probe

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Monday, 30 September 2019 09:01

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Seven people arrested yesterday in connection with a human trafficking investigation have been released.

In total 8 people were detained as part of the 8 month long probe.

A 27 year old female arrested in Antrim on suspicion of controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering has been released on police bail.

The 57 year male arrested in Belfast on suspicion of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering remains in police custody.

A further six men, aged 20, 33, 33, 36, 52 and 54, arrested at locations across Northern Ireland on suspicion of paying for sexual services have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.