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Sunday World
5 hours ago
- Sunday World
Suspect in human trafficking case is arrested in Co Monaghan
The arrest came as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality' A man has been arrested by gardaí on suspicion of human trafficking in Co Monaghan. The arrest came as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality', according to the Garda Press Office. Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit arrested the man in his 50s. 'He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.' 'An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any Garda Station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.' They also appealed for anyone with information connected to suspected human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation to contact gardaí. A Department of Justice website has further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation and can be found at It states: 'Human trafficking is a crime in Ireland, under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008. 'It is also a human rights violation and the subject of international treaties to prevent, suppress and punish it.' Human trafficking is distinct from people smuggling in which people consent to being brought to this jurisdiction. Trafficked people can be exploited in a variety of ways including sexual exploitation and sex trafficking; labour exploitation including agriculture, fishing industry and service industry; domestic servitude; forced criminality and begging; forced marriage and child trafficking. Gardaí are currently investigating. News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025
Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Man arrested in Monaghan on suspected human trafficking offences
Gardaí arrested the man at an undisclosed location in the county this morning under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. That period of detention allows senior investigators to question the man for a period of up to seven days before a decision must be taken to either charge or release him from garda custody. A garda spokesperson said the arrest came on foot of an 'ongoing investigation' into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality'. 'Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit (HTICU) at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) arrested a man (50s) this morning, Monday 9th of June, 2025 in Co. Monaghan,' said the spokesperson. 'The male was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences. 'He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.' Gardaí have also issued an appeal to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any Garda Station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.
RTÉ News
7 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Man in Monaghan arrested for alleged human trafficking
A man has been arrested in Co Monaghan on suspicion of human trafficking offences. As part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality, gardaí arrested the man, aged in his 50s, this morning. He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act at a garda station in the north east of the country. This morning's operation was carried out by gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau. Gardaí have appealled to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward. They have said that anyone who has information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is also encouraged to contact them. Any suspicious activity that may amount to human trafficking can be reported via the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 while more information is available on the Department of Justice's Blue Blindfold website.
Irish Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardaí arrest man, 50s, on suspicion of human trafficking offences
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of human trafficking offences. Officers attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit (HTICU) at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) made the arrest on Monday in Monaghan as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality. The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences. He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region. Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any Garda Station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111. 'Anyone that has information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is encouraged to contact Gardaí.'
