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Global Operation Liberterra II Leads to Over 2,500 Arrests in Human Trafficking Crackdown

The largest-ever international effort against human trafficking rescued over 3,000 potential victims across 116 countries.

  • 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.
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