Gardaí ‘apprehend’ human trafficking suspect at Dublin airport

A MAN has been 'apprehended' by Gardaí in Dublin airport as part of a human trafficking investigation.

The man, aged in his 50s, was apprehended by Gardaí from the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB).

A spokesperson for the gardai said: "This arrest is part of an ongoing international investigation into organised criminal activity relating to human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, money laundering, and fraud."

The operation took place at Dublin airport, and the man is currently being held at a west Dublin garda station under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. He may be detained for up to seven days.

An Garda Síochána urges victims of human trafficking to contact their local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. Reports can also be submitted to [email protected] where they will be treated with the utmost sensitivity.

Investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.