22/06/2018

Man Charged With Human Trafficking And Controlling Prostitution

Police have charged a 33-year-old man with human trafficking and controlling prostitution offences.

The suspect was arrested in Belfast by detectives from the PSNI Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit as part of an operation on Wednesday, 20 June.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, 22 June.

(LM)

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