Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences in Co Monaghan
A MAN IN his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences this morning in Co Monaghan.
The arrest came as part of an ongoing garda investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality.
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The man is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.
A statement from gardaí appealed to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them.
Anyone that has information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is encouraged to contact gardaí.
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