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Dutch Police Arrest 39-Year-Old in Amsterdam on Suspected Human Trafficking, Smuggling and Money Laundering

The arrest follows a Rotterdam-led probe into exploitation across multiple properties.

Overview

  • Rotterdam investigators detained the suspect on Tuesday at a residential complex in Amsterdam.
  • Officers found two Colombian women aged 26 and 35 working there, with additional female sex workers located in other properties he managed.
  • Victims identified across the locations mainly came from Eastern Europe and South America, according to police.
  • Phones, data carriers and administrative records were seized as evidence in the ongoing investigation.
  • The operation was conducted with police units from Amsterdam and Almere, and authorities are using the case to raise awareness ahead of the October 18 International Day against Trafficking.