Potential victims of modern slavery rescued in Huddersfield

Potential victims of modern slavery have been rescued from a house in Huddersfield after a series of international raids across Europe on Wednesday (13 May).

Raids took place at 6am in Huddersfield led by the Force’s Programme Precision Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Team.

Other raids took place simultaniously in Austria and Romania at the same time after an ongoing European-wide investigation.

The team has been supported by the National Crime Agency, the United Kingdom Central Authority (UKCA) and the charity, Hope for Justice.

Two women were rescued. They are being supported and safeguarded by Hope for Justice.

A man, 38 and a woman, 42, were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Modern Slavery Act and have since been released on bail.

Detective Superintendent Carl Galvin, Protective Services Crime, said

You can give information online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

You call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.