A statement, released by the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) this morning, revealed the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) carried out a warrant last Friday [7 September] at a business premises in Old North Road, Kneesworth in conjunction with the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the GLAA.

The operation was also supported by Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and a number of other agencies.

Five potential victims were discovered at the premises and were taken to a centre where they received safeguarding support. They are believed to have worked at the premises for little or no money, living on-site in cramped and poor conditions.

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