Some 14 Cuban women suspected of having been trafficked were found at a location in Bartica, Region Seven, during an investigation into a female Cuban national who was allegedly being held against her will.
Police stated that on Wednesday, acting on information that a Cuban female national was allegedly being held against her will, ranks proceeded to a location in Bartica, where Cuban female nationals were found. During the operation, a 33-year-old Cuban male national was arrested in connection with the matter.
The 14 females were subsequently escorted to Georgetown, where they are undergoing screening and interviews by ranks of the Trafficking in Persons Unit, with assistance from representatives of the Ministry of Human Services and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The male suspect was escorted to Regional Police Division #4 ‘A’, where he remains in custody as investigations are ongoing.
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