Five men to appear in court after human trafficking offences

Five men have been charged in connection with human trafficking offences in Aberdeen.

Police carried out warrants at addresses in the city centre on Wednesday with five men due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The men charged are aged 34, 32, 32, 28 and 20.

Detective Inspector Stevie Smith said: “Human trafficking is a deplorable crime that has a significant impact on its victims and Scotland’s wider communities.

“We are committed to working with our partners to pursue those suspected of being involved in committing these offences, with a strong focus on safeguarding individuals who may be at risk of exploitation.

“We work to raise public awareness to help identify victims and ensure they get the support they need.

“Information from people within our communities is key to helping us identify those involved in committing these crimes against vulnerable people in our society.

“I would urge anyone with information or concerns about exploitation of any kind, to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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