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‘Slavery’ spotters to be posted at British airports to fight human trafficking
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/21/slavery-spotters-to-be-posted-at-british-airports-to-fight-human-trafficking/
‘Slavery’ spotters to be posted at British airports to fight human trafficking
By Agence France-Presse
Friday, February 21, 2014 13:02 EST
Anti-slavery teams are to be deployed at British airports in a bid to identify potential victims of human trafficking, the government announced Friday.
Border Force units will be tasked with spotting potential victims of so-called modern slavery, collecting intelligence on trafficking victims and disrupting organised crime gangs.
The first specialist team will start working on April 1 at London Heathrow, the world’s busiest airport for international passengers.
Teams will also start operating at Britain’s second and third air hubs — London Gatwick and Manchester — later this year, with further airports to follow.
