GARDAÍ have set up a specialist unit to target organised criminals involved in Ireland’s multi-million euro sex-trade.
The move is aimed at “protecting vulnerable persons, including victims of human trafficking involved in prostitution in Ireland.”
“This will be achieved by, tackling crime gangs involved in organisation of prostitution, by targeting the demand for prostitution and by safeguarding those persons trafficked for sexual exploitation,” a garda spokesperson said.
The unit have already been involved in targeting the vice trade including one case before the courts involving a 44-year-old male and a 26-year-old female.
They are charged with multiple offences including brothel keeping, money laundering and fraud related offences in the greater Dublin area.