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03/09/2010
Suspected Brothels Raided In Belfast
Police have raided a number of properties in Belfast that are suspected of being used as brothels.
According to reports, a small number of people have been arrested and a number of people, believed to be victims of human trafficking, have been rescued.
The raids were carried out by the PSNI as part of a major operation involving other police forces across the UK, called Operation Apsis.
A total of 15 properties across the UK were raided as part of the operation.
(KMcA/GK)
According to reports, a small number of people have been arrested and a number of people, believed to be victims of human trafficking, have been rescued.
The raids were carried out by the PSNI as part of a major operation involving other police forces across the UK, called Operation Apsis.
A total of 15 properties across the UK were raided as part of the operation.
(KMcA/GK)
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