Interpol led a global operation named "Global Chain" targeting human trafficking networks, resulting in the arrest of 158 suspects across 43 countries. The coordinated raids, which involved 15,000 officers, also led to the rescue of approximately 1,194 to 1,200 potential victims. The operation dismantled trafficking networks, including significant activity in Brazil. According to data from Brazil's Federal Police compiled by the Ministry of Justice, investigations into human trafficking have increased, reaching a total of 662 cases since 2017, with a peak of 149 new investigations in 2024.
NEW: Police rescued 1,194 potential human trafficking victims and arrested 158 suspects in coordinated raids across 43 countries last month, the European Union’s law enforcement agency said on Friday. Operation “Global Chain”, which deployed 15,000 officers, targeted human https://t.co/gqIBi0JGGG
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➡️ Tráfico de pessoas: inquéritos crescem e chegam a 662 desde 2017 Dados da PF reunidos pelo Ministério da Justiça mostram pico de novas investigações em 2024, com 149 casos sobre tráfico de pessoas Leia na coluna de @FabioSerapiao: https://t.co/Y288mCwCn0 https://t.co/ahjdqH99ma