A man remains in Garda custody this morning after he was arrested yesterday on suspicion of human trafficking offences in Co Monaghan.
As part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality, Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau arrested a man in his 50s yesterday.
The male was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences.
He remains 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.
Anyone that has information related to human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation is encouraged to contact Gardaí.
Further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation can be found at www.blueblindfold.ie
