Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences

Ellen O'Donoghue

A man in his 50s has been arrested in Co Monaghan on suspicion of human trafficking offences.

The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced criminality.

Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau made the arrest this morning, Monday, June 9th.

The man is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a garda station in the northeastern region.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak to them at any garda station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

Anyone who has information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is also encouraged to gardaí.

Further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation can be found at www.blueblindfold.ie.