Man In Malta Among 158 Arrested In Major Europol Human Trafficking Operation

Man In Malta Among 158 Arrested In Major Europol Human Trafficking Operation

An Italian man living in Malta was among 158 people arrested as part of a large-scale Europol operation targeting human trafficking networks. The coordinated effort, dubbed Global Chain, took place between 1st and 6th June and involved around 15,000 officers across 43 countries, including Malta, TVM News reported. Authorities estimate that the operation led to the rescue of 1,194 trafficking victims. In Malta, the Italian national was arrested f…

158 human traffickers arrested and 1 194 victims safeguarded in global operation

A major operation against human trafficking has resulted in the safeguarding of 1 194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects. As part of ongoing investigations, an additional 205 human trafficking suspects have also been identified. The global crackdown focused on trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced begging, with a special focus on underage… Source