General · 24 September 2026

Police Scotland arrest 36 in biggest human trafficking operation

Police Scotland arrested 36 people on Wednesday in its largest ever operation targeting alleged human trafficking. Around 300 officers raided 47 properties across Scotland, including Glasgow, Falkirk, and Dundee. The operation, called Kendrew, also uncovered 14 cannabis farms and found several potential trafficking victims.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 September 2026 at 6:23

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