Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation.
The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county.
Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country for the purpose of labour exploitation.
This international Law Enforcement Operation involves a Joint Investigation Team which has been established with Law Enforcement in Latvia, where Law Enforcement activity is also being coordinated today.
The international operation is supported by Europol with Europol Officers currently present in Donegal.
The investigation team in Donegal is supported by Local, Divisional and National Units including the Human Trafficking Investigation & Coordination Unit, the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, Garda Mutual Assistance Section and the Garda Síochána Analysis Service.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person who may be the victim of human trafficking or labour exploitation to speak to a member of An Garda Síochána, either at your local garda station or call the Garda Confidential Phone Number 1800 666 111
An Garda Síochána understands that victims of these crimes may not always be in a position to report themselves, maybe there is opportunity to speak to a Garda who you might meet at any location.
Importantly, An Garda Síochána appeals to any person with any information on these heinous crimes or suspects that any person is the victim of human trafficking to speak up, talk to a member of An Garda Síochána, either at your local garda station the Garda Confidential Phone Number 1800 666 111 or to any members of An Garda Síochána.
An Garda Síochána has no further comment on this operation at this time.
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