Seven arrested for human trafficking

Seven people were arrested in Umbilo for allegedly committing human trafficking and using woman for prostitution.

Seven people were arrested in Umbilo for allegedly committing human trafficking and using woman for prostitution.

Published Feb 26, 2012

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Seven people were arrested in Umbilo for allegedly committing human trafficking and using woman for prostitution, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Saturday.

Spokesman Captain Thulani Zwane said police were tipped off about a house that was being used as a brothel and raided the premises on Friday afternoon.

“During the operation, five females and two men were found in the house. The key suspects, a manager and her son as well as a security guard were charged with human trafficking and keeping a brothel,” he said.

“The other four were charged with prostitution.”

The suspects, aged between 22 and 60, will appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday. - Reuters

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