Foreigners found during trafficking operation at bar in Guyana – Jamaica Observer
Bar in Guyana where the operation took place. (Photo: CMC)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyana police are reporting that 15 foreign nationals, all females, were found during a cordon and search operation earlier this week.
The search was conducted in collaboration with the country's Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security – Counter Trafficking in Persons Unit.
In a statement on Saturday, Guyana's Ministry of Home Affairs said that based on intelligence received, the operation was carried out on Thursday at Bikers Bar located in East Bank Demerara.
According to the Ministry, an investigation is now being undertaken into alleged acts of human trafficking and labour exploitation.
So far, one suspect has been detained.
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EYES ON TRAFFICKING
This “Eyes on Trafficking” story is reprinted from its original online location.
ABOUT PBJ LEARNING
PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.
More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.