Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences

A man in his 50s has been arrested in County Monaghan as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality.

Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and CoOrdination Unit (HTICU) at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) arrested a man this morning, Monday, June 9.

He has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences.

He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any garda station in person or by phone, by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.

Anyone with information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is encouraged to contact gardaí.

Further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation can be found at www.blueblindfold.ie