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Global crackdown on human trafficking leads to over 1,000 arrests including in Cyprus.

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A global operation against human trafficking, named "Global Chain," led to over 1,024 arrests across 59 countries.
A total of 2,070 potential victims were identified, many of whom were women trafficked for sexual exploitation.
In Cyprus, 17 operations were conducted at various locations, including bars, but no evidence of human trafficking was found.
The operation was coordinated by Interpol and Europol, aiming to dismantle extensive trafficking networks on multiple continents.
The efforts resulted in arrests relating to both human trafficking offenses and other criminal activities.

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A major global operation against human trafficking, known as "Global Chain," has led to over 1,000 arrests and the identification of more than 2,000 potential victims across 59 countries and four continents. The coordinated effort was spearheaded by Interpol and Europol, targeting networks involved in sex trafficking and forced labor. Many of the identified victims were women, with a significant number trafficked for sexual exploitation, including minors from various regions.

In Cyprus, the police conducted 17 operations across various establishments, including bars and apartments, as part of the global crackdown. Despite the extensive measures taken, local authorities reported that they found no evidence of human trafficking during the searches. Overall, the operation resulted in 1,024 arrests internationally, with 334 suspects charged with human trafficking-related offenses. The effort underscores a growing international commitment to combat human trafficking, aiming to dismantle extensive trafficking networks identified throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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