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Police arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
Police said the operation targeted a group suspected of trafficking, forced labour and money laundering, with 36 arrests and 14 cannabis grows found.
- On Wednesday, Police Scotland made 36 arrests in Operation Kendrew, the force's largest coordinated operation targeting alleged human trafficking.
- The investigation began after authorities linked a Vietnamese crime group to 150 cannabis farms discovered in Scotland last year, prompting months of planning before the raids.
- Around 300 officers raided 47 properties across Scotland and Birmingham, discovering 14 cannabis cultivations and a number of potential trafficking victims.
- Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram said the operation will "absolutely" disrupt the group's activities, with investigators analyzing seized data to identify victims.
- The Scottish Government labeled human trafficking "abhorrent," identifying tackling organized crime as a priority while urging the public to report suspicions as a matter of urgency.
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Glasgow properties raided and 36 arrests made in alleged human trafficking op
Operation Kendrew has resulted in 36 arrests in connection with alleged human trafficking offences, with officers raiding properties across Glasgow, Dundee and other locations across Scotland
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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