Overview

• Interpol coordinated the operation from September 29 to October 4, marking it as their biggest crackdown on human trafficking and people smuggling.
• A total of 2,517 arrests were made worldwide, with 850 specifically related to human trafficking or migrant smuggling charges.
• Authorities rescued 3,222 potential victims, including minors forced into labor and individuals coerced into illegal activities across various regions.
• The operation involved nearly eight million checks against Interpol's databases and reinforced border security at strategic points.
• Interpol emphasized the importance of coordinated international action to combat the exploitative practices of organized crime groups.