World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Human trafficking constitutes a modern form of slavery denying people their dignity and basic rights. It is a crime that knows no borders, affecting people of all ages and world regions.

Human trafficking has links with a range of crimes including cybercrime, illicit money flows and the use of fraudulent travel documents. The interconnected nature of these crimes makes international police cooperation essential to dismantling organized criminal networks and protecting victims.

By engaging in regional and global operations, law enforcement can support ongoing criminal investigations and help identify victims of trafficking at borders and hotspots. Key arrests not only demonstrate the value of such operations, but also the importance of exchanging intelligence.