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POSTED By : DESTINATION NEWRY
Post Date : 05 Feb 2018 10:48 AM
Human Trafficking, a Particular Heinous Crime - Mickey Brady

 "Human Trafficking a Particularly Heinous Crime"

Commenting on news that a 29-year-old woman had been arrested in Newry on suspicion of human traffickers big for sexual exploitation Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady described the practice as "a particularly heinous form of organised crime" and he urged people to look out for the signs of slavery.

"Human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery is a particularly heinous form of organised crime which involves controlling or exploiting another person for financial gain and can include forcing someone to work against their will, refusing to pay them wages, or forcing them into prostitution.

Vulnerable women and children, in particular, are falsely enticed here by the prospects of employment, education and a better life can find themselves the victims of domestic servitude or sexual exploitation. This cannot be allowed to continue. I urge people to be alert to this growing crime and to watch out for signs of slavery. Should they spot anything suspicious they should contact the Police immediately."