11/07/2007
Two detained after raid on suspected brothel
Two people have been detained following a raid on a suspected brothel in Gloucestershire.
A total of 20 officers were involved in the raid - part of Operation Pentameter, which aims to clamp down on the illegal sex trade - which took place around 1pm at a property in New Street in Cheltenham Town Centre.
Two women were detained. It is believed that one of the women had been trafficked into the country for sexual exploitation.
Detective Inspector Barry Sweeney, who led the initiative, said: "If we have saved just one woman from being forced into this type of modern day slavery then this operation has been a success. I want to give credit to all the officers involved, as this has been a culmination of many hours of police work.
"This is just one of many continuing operations to combat the illegal sex trade within the county, it emphasises Gloucestershire Constabulary's committed to tackling this activity which involves the exploitation of often incredibly vulnerable woman.
"We hope that this will send out a clear message that we will arrest offenders and use all available legislation to bring them to justice.
"We would appeal to anyone in the area who has any information about those involved or who have been using this address to contact police. All information received will be treated in the strictest of confidence."
Anyone who has any information should contact police on: 0845 090 1234 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
A total of 20 officers were involved in the raid - part of Operation Pentameter, which aims to clamp down on the illegal sex trade - which took place around 1pm at a property in New Street in Cheltenham Town Centre.
Two women were detained. It is believed that one of the women had been trafficked into the country for sexual exploitation.
Detective Inspector Barry Sweeney, who led the initiative, said: "If we have saved just one woman from being forced into this type of modern day slavery then this operation has been a success. I want to give credit to all the officers involved, as this has been a culmination of many hours of police work.
"This is just one of many continuing operations to combat the illegal sex trade within the county, it emphasises Gloucestershire Constabulary's committed to tackling this activity which involves the exploitation of often incredibly vulnerable woman.
"We hope that this will send out a clear message that we will arrest offenders and use all available legislation to bring them to justice.
"We would appeal to anyone in the area who has any information about those involved or who have been using this address to contact police. All information received will be treated in the strictest of confidence."
Anyone who has any information should contact police on: 0845 090 1234 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA)
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