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Man arrested in Monaghan as part of global operation targeting human trafficking
Man arrested in Monaghan as part of global operation targeting human trafficking

Irish Times

time11-07-2025

  • Irish Times

Man arrested in Monaghan as part of global operation targeting human trafficking

A man arrested in Monaghan in early June has been remanded in custody as part of a global operation targeting human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced criminality. The man in his 50s was detained on June 9th at Monaghan Garda station and subsequently charged for Human Trafficking Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Criminal law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008. The man appeared before Monaghan District Court on Wednesday, June 11th where he was remanded in custody and a file is being compiled for the Director of Public Prosecutions . His arrest was carried out as part of Operation Global Chain, an international initiative conducted on June 1st-6th 2025, during which law enforcement partners worldwide, including An Garda Síochána , targeted organised crime groups involved in human trafficking, in particular child trafficking, for financial gain. READ MORE The operation focused on human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced begging. Over the week in early June, gardaí visited 92 suspected brothels in towns and cities across Ireland. They interviewed 179 sex workers with nationalities from Brazil, Romania, Spain, China, Dominican Republic, Poland, Latvia, Colombia, Taiwan, Panama, Czech Republic, Malaysia and Ireland. No victims of human trafficking were detected during the visits. Gardaí also inspected more than 5,400 passengers arriving into Dublin Airport on flights on Thursday, June 5th, and Friday, June 6th. Members of the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit and the Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit were present during these inspections, according to a Garda statement. An Garda Síochána will continue to work closely with Europol and other law enforcement partners to identify victims of human trafficking and also appealed to any potential victims to come forward and speak to them. Any person with information on human trafficking should also contact gardaí and all contact will be treated 'in the utmost confidence', said the statement.

Calls for victims of sexual exploitation to be given better accommodation
Calls for victims of sexual exploitation to be given better accommodation

Irish Times

time11-07-2025

  • Irish Times

Calls for victims of sexual exploitation to be given better accommodation

Victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation should have specialist shelters provided for them, a charity has said. Ruhama , the Dublin-based non-governmental organisation that deals with women affected by prostitution especially those who have been trafficked, has said the State must provide better facilities. It said there were 'serious shortcomings' in support and that Ireland was in breach of its obligations under European Union directives in the area. In its annual report it listed 307 individuals, mostly women, who accessed its services. Of those, 108 sought trauma and counselling services last year. READ MORE The charity also recommended a study be done on Rosa's Place, a pilot scheme in Cork city run by DePaul Ireland which provides accommodation for eight female victims of sexual exploitation. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend the launch of new research highlighting significant deficiencies in accommodation on Friday and also officially open Ruhama's Cork-Kerry services. Its report recommends women be given step-down accommodation to support their transition from specialist shelter to own-door living. It also recommends that approved housing body (AHB) accommodation in the community be provided for victims and their children for up to three years. 'All accommodation should be victim-centred using a trauma-informed approach,' it said. It also notes that a 'high level of regular and specialised training must be mandatory for all staff and personnel involved in managing or delivering accommodation services'. 'The model should include clear mechanisms for monitoring, inspection and oversight that cover all aspects of individual risk, general operation and infrastructure, whether the accommodation is operated by the State, AHBs or local authorities.' The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission found there were 53 victims of human trafficking, including five children, identified in Ireland in 2023, the last year for which there are official figures. The commission's Trafficking in Human Beings in Ireland 2023 report also found more than 500 people had been identified as victims of human trafficking in Ireland over the last decade.

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