Searches carried out in Donegal as part of human trafficking probe
It’s been revealed that searches were conducted in Donegal and three other counties last month as part of a Europol operation against human trafficking for labour exploitation in the agricultural sector. No human trafficking offences have been disclosed. The operation was carried out between 14th and 21st September. As part…
Woman arrested during human trafficking probe is released
A woman who was arrested as part of a garda operation targeting human trafficking and organised prostitution has been released. She was detained yesterday morning as part of the investigation, which is also a crackdown on organised crime and money laundering. Gardaí have released her without charge and…
Two people arrested in human trafficking probe in Donegal
A man has appeared in court in Donegal today as part of a Garda investigation into human trafficking and money laundering. Gardaí from the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau carried out an operation in Letterkenny on Monday of this week in…
Confusion as to why there has been no discussion between ministers on human trafficking – Mac Sharry
A Sligo Leitrim based Fianna Fail TD has expressed his concerns this morning that there has been no meeting between government minsters in relation to smuggling. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, TD Marc Mac Sharry has questioned the transport minister Shane Ross on why he has not met with…
A man has appeared in court charged with human trafficking in Sligo
A Sligo-based businessman has appeared at Ballyshannon District Court earlier today, charged with human trafficking in Sligo. 41-year-old Sorin Corpaci, Fortwell Court, Letterkenny is charged that on dates between May 28th 2015 and December 9th 2015 at Carwash, Pearse Road, Sligo he trafficked a female contrary to section 4 (1)…