Two men and woman in court charged with human trafficking

The trio were arrested after police raided five properties in Glasgow and one in London last Friday.

Two men and a woman have appeared in court charged with human trafficking.

At around 6.40am on Friday, officers raided five different properties in Glasgow and one in London with support from the Metropolitan Police.

Following the intelligence-led operation, Mihai Radu, 26, Madirius Ursu, 18, and Eleonara Adelina Ghita, 26, were arrested and charged.

The trio appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

All three are charged with human trafficking, assisting in the management of a brothel, and being involved in serious organised crime.

The suspects made no plea.

Radu and Ghita, of Glasgow, were remanded in custody, while Ursu, of London, was released on bail.

Both Radu and Ghita are expected to return to court within eight days.

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