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26/08/2011
Alleged Belfast Vice Ring Closed
A 29-year-old male has been charged with trafficking into the UK, trafficking within the UK, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and concealing criminal property.
A PSNI statement today said that a 22-year-old male and a 22-year-old female have been charged with brothel keeping and controlling prostitution.
All three are expected to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on the morning of Friday 26 August, while a 24-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Earlier this week, four people were arrested in Belfast in a police investigation into a human trafficking and vice ring.
The PSNI said six suspected trafficking victims had been rescued in recent weeks due to their enquiries and that the investigation has been running for three months and while centred in Belfast, stretched across Europe.
See: Prostitution Ring Uncovered In West Belfast
(BMcC)
A PSNI statement today said that a 22-year-old male and a 22-year-old female have been charged with brothel keeping and controlling prostitution.
All three are expected to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on the morning of Friday 26 August, while a 24-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Earlier this week, four people were arrested in Belfast in a police investigation into a human trafficking and vice ring.
The PSNI said six suspected trafficking victims had been rescued in recent weeks due to their enquiries and that the investigation has been running for three months and while centred in Belfast, stretched across Europe.
See: Prostitution Ring Uncovered In West Belfast
(BMcC)
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30 September 2019
Arrests Made In Human Trafficking Operation
A man has been arrested in Belfast on suspicion of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering. The 57-year-old was arrested by detectives in PSNI's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit during a search operation. A number of electronic devices were seized.
Arrests Made In Human Trafficking Operation
A man has been arrested in Belfast on suspicion of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering. The 57-year-old was arrested by detectives in PSNI's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit during a search operation. A number of electronic devices were seized.
06 September 2010
Four Due In Court On Human Trafficking Charges
Four people are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court today charged in relation to human trafficking, following raids on suspected brothels last week. A 21-year-old woman and two men, aged 33 and 46, have been charged with trafficking for sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering.
Four Due In Court On Human Trafficking Charges
Four people are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court today charged in relation to human trafficking, following raids on suspected brothels last week. A 21-year-old woman and two men, aged 33 and 46, have been charged with trafficking for sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering.
20 June 2018
Five Potential Victims Of Human Trafficking Rescued
Five potential victims of human trafficking have been rescued by the police following operations across Belfast. Two women, aged 36 and 24, have been arrested on a number of offences including human trafficking, controlling prostitution for gain, and brothel keeping, and are assisting with enquiries.
Five Potential Victims Of Human Trafficking Rescued
Five potential victims of human trafficking have been rescued by the police following operations across Belfast. Two women, aged 36 and 24, have been arrested on a number of offences including human trafficking, controlling prostitution for gain, and brothel keeping, and are assisting with enquiries.
18 May 2017
Two Charged In Connection With Human Trafficking
Two people have been charged after a 29-year-old woman was rescued by the PSNI's Human Trafficking Unit in Co Tyrone. Officers carried out searches after concerns were raised about a woman's safety in Dungannon. A 32-year-old man has been charged with rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and kidnapping.
Two Charged In Connection With Human Trafficking
Two people have been charged after a 29-year-old woman was rescued by the PSNI's Human Trafficking Unit in Co Tyrone. Officers carried out searches after concerns were raised about a woman's safety in Dungannon. A 32-year-old man has been charged with rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and kidnapping.
20 July 2022
Martin Heaney Jailed For Five Years
A 59-year-old man has been jailed for five years for a range of offences including human trafficking, controlling prostitution, and voyeurism. At Laganside Crown Court today, Wednesday 20 July, Martin Heaney was sentenced to five years imprisonment. A Sex Trafficking Prevention Order (STPO) was also issued and will be in place for 7 years.
Martin Heaney Jailed For Five Years
A 59-year-old man has been jailed for five years for a range of offences including human trafficking, controlling prostitution, and voyeurism. At Laganside Crown Court today, Wednesday 20 July, Martin Heaney was sentenced to five years imprisonment. A Sex Trafficking Prevention Order (STPO) was also issued and will be in place for 7 years.
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