Poland second on UK trafficking list

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According to the statistics, the UK saw a 22 percent rise in this sphere last year, compared with 2012.

Romania topped the list of those trafficked to the UK (11 percent), with the majority of them allegedly falling victim to sexual exploitation.

However, Poland (9 percent) emerged “as the most likely nation for labour trafficking,” according to an NCA statement.

The NCA has revealed that “intelligence gathered has highlighted the use of online dating, social media sites and advertising of jobs on the internet to recruit victims.”

All in all, the NCA’s United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) has estimated that 2,744, people, including 602 children, were potential victims of trafficking for exploitation in 2013.

Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley has condemned the practice.

“Modern slavery is an appalling crime that has no place in today's society,” she said.

“Yet these figures show it is taking place here – often out of sight – in shops, fields, building sites and behind the curtains of houses on ordinary streets.”

Poland is ranked second on the list for the second consecutive year. (nh)

Source: nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk