Kirklees operation tackles human trafficking

Friday, 6 July 2018 16:00

Kirklees District Police have joined forces with partner agencies in a continued bid to raise awareness about human trafficking offences and safeguarding vulnerable victims.

Kirklees District Police led an operation yesterday (5 July), in partnership with various agencies including Safer Kirklees, with the aim to tackle human trafficking and organized crime in the District.

West Yorkshire Police said officers visited several addresses in Huddersfield and Batley, gaining intelligence, as well as raising awareness about human trafficking.

Detective Inspector Shaf Rehman, of Kirklees CID, who led the operation, said: “Modern slavery and human trafficking is a hidden crime and any proactive operations such as this, help to educate the public about how they can help us to tackle it, as well as the exploitation of vulnerable victims.

"As a Force, we are committed to working closely with our partner agencies to address and put a stop to this serious crime, as well as to increase the public's awareness of it.

"Victims of human trafficking, modern slavery and sexual exploitation can be assured that any reports or intelligence received by West Yorkshire Police, will be thoroughly investigated by specially trained officers and will provide them with help and support throughout the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.”

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