Operation Independence Day prioritized locating and rescuing missing minors who are at great risk for sexual exploitation, and arresting the traffickers exploiting them. Keep Reading
More than 100 potential human trafficking victims, including 35 minors, have been rescued and identified during an INTERPOL-led operation to strengthen border controls in West Africa. Keep Reading
The ICE HSI delegations not only provided insight into each crime, but also discussed the challenges they face when investigating and prosecuting cases. Keep Reading
HSI’s forced labor programs coordinate and initiate criminal investigations into U.S.-bound supply chains whose goods are made wholly or in part by means of forced labor. Keep Reading
Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims. Keep Reading
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led an international operation against serious and organized cross-border crime in Central and South Eastern Europe, which commenced June 28 and concluded July 8. Keep Reading
The £10 million center will provide new independent, impartial insight and analysis into the causes and consequences of modern slavery – speaking to questions of prevention, enforcement, supply chains, victims’ recovery and survivor needs. Keep Reading
The same routes used to smuggle wildlife across countries and continents are often used to traffic weapons, drugs and people. Environmental crime now occurs on an industrial, transnational scale and threatens national and regional security. Keep Reading
Approximately 3,027 Haitian migrants have attempted to illegally enter the U.S. via the maritime environment in fiscal year 2019 compared to 2,727 Haitian migrants in fiscal year 2018. Keep Reading
Epstein allegedly worked with several employees and associates to ensure that he had a steady supply of minor victims to abuse, says U.S. Attorney. Keep Reading
