The operation is the largest-ever coordinated action against people smuggling and human trafficking. Nine arrests were made in the UK, reflecting a wider global effort with 2,517 arrests across 116 countries.
NCA deputy director Rick Jones emphasized, 'This Interpol operation is a prime example of our commitment to working closely with international partners to tackle people smuggling and human trafficking.'
'As a result, nine individuals wanted in connection to serious offences have been removed from our communities and extradition proceedings are ongoing to ensure they face justice,' said Jones.
'We utilised a range of our specialist capabilities to gather and disseminate intelligence to law enforcement agencies across the world,' Jones noted, highlighting the importance of global intelligence sharing.
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