Europol reports 27 arrests in labour exploitation action week across 34 countries

Europol, the European Labour Authority and 34 participating countries have announced the results of an action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. The operation was carried out as part of an EMPACT action led by Sweden.

Authorities involved in the week included police, border guards, labour and social security inspectorates, and tax authorities. The action targeted exploitative practices linked to labour exploitation rather than a single location or case.

Officials said the week resulted in 27 arrests and the identification of 248 potential victims. The sectors named in the operation were agriculture, construction, cosmetic services, massage parlours and hospitality, which were described as high-risk areas for exploitation.

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