Three people have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences following an investigation by the GLAA in South Wales.

A Latvian man, a Lithuanian man and a Lithuanian woman were arrested by GLAA officers at addresses to the East and South of Newport city centre on Tuesday [16 October]. All three have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A Latvian man, identified as a potential victim suspected of suffering from labour and financial exploitation, has been rescued. He has also entered the government’s National Referral Mechanism – a framework for ensuring victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and labour exploitation are supported and given the help they require.

The operation was supported by neighbourhood officers from Gwent Police.

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