London man arrested amid brothel busting operation in Barnet
2025-02-13
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A North London man has been arrested following a series of raids on suspected brothels in Barnet, Potters Bar, and St Albans last week. The Hertfordshire Police Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit (MSHTU) conducted the operation between February 3rd and 6th, acting on intelligence suggesting sexual exploitation.
A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to control prost .....
Six women rescued from modern slavery ring in north London
2023-08-08
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Six women have been rescued from a modern slavery ring in north London after being lured to the capital by fake boyfriends.
The women, all from Romania, were targeted by human traffickers who used the so-called "loverboy" tactic to win their trust. The traffickers would pose as romantic partners, building relationships with the women before convincing them to travel to London. Once .....