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Four individuals have been arrested in an ongoing investigation into Modern Slavery in the Rotherham and Sheffield area.
Officers executing warrants have arrested a 45-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman from the Dinnington area, Rotherham, on suspicion of Modern Slavery concerning Sexual Exploitation.
A further warrant led to the arrests of a 58-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman from the Manor area of Sheffield also on suspicion of Modern Slavery concerning Sexual Exploitation.
The warrants were executed as part of an ongoing investigation by the Modern Slavery team.
Detective Inspector James Smith from the Modern Slavery Team said: “Modern Slavery is occurring within our communities across South Yorkshire and information from members of the public is crucial so that vulnerable people who are potential victims of exploitation and locations of concern can be identified.
“We are determined to keep people safe and pursue those who exploit people through Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
“If you suspect someone may be at risk or have any information which may relate to Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking, please report it to the police or via the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700. Any information provided to the police will be taken seriously and reviewed and investigated thoroughly.”
The four individuals remain in police custody pending further investigation.
Investigating Officer Emma Halton said: “If anyone has any information which could assist us with our investigation, please contact us online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 759 of 1 September 2023, when you get in touch. Any information provided to the police will be taken seriously and reviewed and investigated thoroughly.”
You can also report anonymously and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or use the secure anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
You can access South Yorkshire Police’s online portal at: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something
Find information and support about Modern Slavery at: www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/crime-prevention-advice/modern-slavery
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