CMC – The police are reporting that 15 foreign nationals, all female, were found during a cordon and exercise operation conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security – Counter Trafficking in Persons Unit, earlier this week.
In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that based on intelligence received, the operation was carried out on Thursday at Bikers Bar located in East Bank Demerara.
According to the Ministry, an investigation is now being undertaken into alleged acts of human trafficking and labour exploitation.
So far, one suspect was detained.
The Ministry says it will provide further updates as they become available and will notify the public that the Guyana Police Force will continue to monitor certain establishments.
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