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Arrest and Detention, Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation - 16th January, 2025

Issue Date: 16/01/2025

Gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, have arrested a man, aged 55 years, this morning Thursday 16th January, 2025 in North County Dublin.

The male was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences. He is currently detained under Section 4, the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in North Dublin.

This arrest is in relation to an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation. An Garda Síochána appeals to any person who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation to come forward and speak with them. They can contact their local Garda Station or call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

An Garda Síochána appeals to any person with any information on these heinous crimes or suspects to speak up. Further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation can be found at blueblindfold.ie Investigations ongoing.