Raids on five British car washes have led to 15 arrests for modern-day slavery offences, and the rescuing of 36 victims, according to police. The operation, which involved 180 officers in Milton Keynes, north of London, targeted an organised crime group that police believe was involved in trafficking, slavery and drugs.
Belgian officers helped Britain's immigrattion and police investigators "This group is using hand car washes as a front for their criminal activity and we believe individuals may be being trafficked into Milton Keynes, and might be the subject of modern slavery," police said in a statement.
Officers also carried out raids at 20 residential addresses. "We have seized a large quantity of cocaine, cannabis and also thousands of pounds worth of cash, and a Mercedes ML 250," added the statement. A total of 15 arrests were made during Tuesday's raids, while 30 suspected victims of slavery were "safeguarded."
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