iStockTwo men arrested on fishing boats have been charged in connection with human trafficking offences.
A 50-year-old man was arrested from a boat off the coast of Mallaig, and a 38-year-old man arrested from a boat off the coast of Tarbet during a pre-planned operation on Tuesday, November 5.
Both men have been charged and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Inspector Craig Faulds said: “Human trafficking and modern slavery are happening in our communities and this operation demonstrates our commitment to tackling this issue.
“We work closely with our partners to identify situations where this criminality is taking place and provide appropriate support to victims. However, we cannot do this alone.
“If you suspect modern slavery is happening in your community it is vital that you report this and enable us to protect victims and take action against those responsible for this exploitation.”
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