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Launch of awareness campaign on human trafficking amid rising cases

Launch of awareness campaign on human trafficking amid rising cases

67 victims were officially identified by An Garda Síochána in 2024, but the true number is likely to be multiples of this.

35 per cent increase in women in sex trafficking victims, charity says

35 per cent increase in women in sex trafficking victims, charity says

There was a 75 per cent rise in demand for support services from women impacted by prostitution and trafficking last year

Almost 500 potential victims of human trafficking identified in Northern Ireland

Almost 500 potential victims of human trafficking identified in Northern Ireland

They were referred to the National Referral Mechanism, a UK framework to identify and support victims.

Five men due in court in connection with suspected trafficking of cocaine worth €100 million

Five men due in court in connection with suspected trafficking of cocaine worth €100 million

Three arrested and two women rescued in Belfast brothel keeping investigation

Three arrested and two women rescued in Belfast brothel keeping investigation

Belfast charity supporting victims of human trafficking sees 128% increase in referrals

Belfast charity supporting victims of human trafficking sees 128% increase in referrals

Four arrested by PSNI over suspected trafficking of Romanian women

Four arrested by PSNI over suspected trafficking of Romanian women

Three young men appear in court after seizure of guns and ammunition

Three young men appear in court after seizure of guns and ammunition

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Gardai seized a battle rifle, a semi-automatic handgun and more than 40 rounds of ammunition.

Three men charged in firearms trafficking probe

Three men charged in firearms trafficking probe

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

The men were arrested in Co Kildare on Saturday.

Helen McEntee says new strategy will tackle human trafficking

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

The Minister for Justice was commenting as she launched the third national action plan to tackle the issue.