1 week Ago By [email protected] (Gary Porter)
Police descended on a Staffordshire nail bar this week following 'concerns from the public over the welfare of people working there'. A specialist team visited the address on Wednesday with officers speaking to several individuals. Detective Inspector Carla Thompson, from Staffordshire Police's modern slavery and human trafficking team, said: "This week officers from our dedicated team have carried out proactive operations based on intelligence and information from our communities and targeted suspects in ongoing investigations.
On Wednesday officers visited a nail bar following contact from the public. Those at the address gave us their full co-operation and we were able to carry out the necessary checks. No further action was taken.
"The more people can recognise and report modern slavery the more effectively we can safeguard victims and bring offenders to justice. So if you suspect modern slavery in your community, please pass on your concerns. Signs to look out for include individuals seeming scared or withdrawn, having limited contact with family or the outside world, or being unkempt in their appearance.
" Anyone who is worried that someone may be a victim of modern slavery can contact police on 101, or through the Live Chat facility on our website. In an emergency, always call 999. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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