More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown

A global operation coordinated by Interpol across 59 countries has resulted in over 1,000 arrests related to human trafficking. The crackdown targeted networks involved in sexual exploitation, forced labor, and online scamming, identifying over 2,000 potential victims.
Why it matters
Underscores the scale of international organized crime and the effectiveness of cross-border law enforcement cooperation in dismantling trafficking networks.
Image source, Interpol Image caption, Brazilian authorities carried out patrols along open-border areas
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