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26/09/2014
Police 'Smash' National Prostitution Ring
Police have "smashed" a national prostitution ring, believed to have trafficked women into the UK and forced them to work in brothels.
Police have confirmed that they have arrested 15 people on suspicion of conspiracy to manage and control brothels after raids on homes in the Midlands and south of England on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warwickshire Police have said that the prostitution ring was uncovered following an investigation into a property in Nuneaton.
It has been described as a "sophisticated and organised" set up.
Police say that the investigation is ongoing.
(MH)
Police have confirmed that they have arrested 15 people on suspicion of conspiracy to manage and control brothels after raids on homes in the Midlands and south of England on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warwickshire Police have said that the prostitution ring was uncovered following an investigation into a property in Nuneaton.
It has been described as a "sophisticated and organised" set up.
Police say that the investigation is ongoing.
(MH)
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