Anti Trafficking at Gatwick

An anti-trafficking operation has been held at Gatwick Airport.

Officers from Sussex Police joined with UK Border Force on Saturday to meet passengers travelling on flights from Vietnam, Sweden, Latvia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Norway.

The operation, which coincided with National Anti-Slavery Day, saw officers speak with passengers suspected of being trafficked as well those who came to meet them.

No victims were identified at the weekend however anyone thought to be at risk had their details recorded.