Police arrest men over alleged modern day slavery

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery and money laundering offences.

Dorset Police said the 20-year-old from Sussex and a 22-year-old from Buckinghamshire were arrested during an investigation into suspected exploitation, immigration and financial offences.

Officers made the arrests after raiding a business premises in Gillingham, Dorset, it added.

Three further men were also arrested for immigration offences, the force continued.

Dorset Police said the raid followed intelligence from the community and detailed enquiries.

The force added that the "day of action" had led to a number of individuals being safeguarded.

PC Bradley Gibbs, from North Dorset police, said: "We will continue to work with our partners to safeguard vulnerable individuals and take positive action against those involved in this type of reported criminality.

"As ever, we are indebted to members of the public for providing information," he continued.

Gibbs urged anyone else with further information related to this matter or offences of a similar nature to contact police.

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