Suspect in human trafficking case is arrested in Co Monaghan
A man has been arrested by gardaí on suspicion of human trafficking in Co Monaghan.
The arrest came as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality', according to the Garda Press Office.
Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit arrested the man in his 50s.
'He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.'
'An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any Garda Station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.'
They also appealed for anyone with information connected to suspected human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation to contact gardaí.
A Department of Justice website has further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation and can be found at www.blueblindfold.ie
It states: 'Human trafficking is a crime in Ireland, under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008.
'It is also a human rights violation and the subject of international treaties to prevent, suppress and punish it.'
Human trafficking is distinct from people smuggling in which people consent to being brought to this jurisdiction.
Trafficked people can be exploited in a variety of ways including sexual exploitation and sex trafficking; labour exploitation including agriculture, fishing industry and service industry; domestic servitude; forced criminality and begging; forced marriage and child trafficking.
Gardaí are currently investigating.
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