Three people charged in connection with human trafficking offences in Glasgow and Edinburgh

An intelligence led operation saw officers from Greater Glasgow Human Trafficking Unit execute three search warrants in Glasgow, along with a search warrant executed in Edinburgh on Monday, 15 February, 2021.

Detective Inspector Mark McLennan of Greater Glasgow CID said :

“Officers carried out search warrants at addresses in Denniston, Maryhill and Thornliebank in Glasgow and the Canongate area of Edinburgh.

"A 28-year-old woman and two men aged 32 and 45 were arrested in Glasgow and charged in connection with human trafficking and sexual exploitation.  All three are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today (Tuesday, 16 February, 2021).  A 31-year-old man was also reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

“We worked closely with Edinburgh City, National Human Trafficking Unit and Home Office Immigration Enforcement Crime and Financial Investigation Scotland as part of this operation.”