{
  "id": 9579264,
  "title": "Arrests made in major police operation targeting alleged human trafficking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/arrests-made-in-major-police-operation-targeting-alleged-human",
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  "section": null,
  "published": "2026-09-23T23:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://aol.co.uk/articles/arrests-made-major-police-operation-230100000.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police Scotland has conducted the largest and most coordinated operation ever undertaken to combat alleged human trafficking, resulting in 36 arrests and the discovery of 14 cannabis cultivations, according to a major police operation targeting alleged human trafficking. A significant number of potential trafficking victims were also found during the raids. The operation, named Operation Kendrew, targeted a group primarily composed of individuals from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries operating across the UK. Charges against the alleged gang include alleged human trafficking, drug cultivation, fraud, forced labor, immigration crime, and money laundering. Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram, head of Police Scotland’s national human trafficking unit, stated that the operation was a result of extensive investigation and a coordinated approach with partners. He emphasized that human trafficking is a serious crime that exploits and abuses people, and urged the public to report any suspicions to the authorities. The Scottish Government also expressed support for the operation, emphasizing the importance of tackling organized crime and human trafficking.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}