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Jez Hemming

Dingy caravan being 'used as brothel' shut down by police over 'human trafficking'

This bleak and dingy caravan that police say they are concerned was being used as a brothel has been shut down.

Notices were placed on the windows of the static mobile home in Anglesey, Wales, after concerns that people were being trafficked there.

North Wales Police were initially granted a 48-hour closure notice at a farm in the village of Bodedern after it was raided this week, the Daily Post reported .

A three-month closure order was granted after officers showed evidence it had been associated with prostitution and human trafficking "over a prolonged period of time".

Detective Sergeant Andrew Davies said: "This order demonstrates that we have listened to the concerns of those living in the locality and it sends out a message to those individuals who wish to engage in acts of criminality within the community, that their actions are having a major impact and disrupting the peaceful lives of innocent members of the public."

Notices were placed on the windows of the static caravan after it was closed down (NorthWalesLive)

The closure order was made under Section 79 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

This allows magistrates to order the closure of a property if concerned it's connected with criminality.

The closure order is being increasingly used by the force as it tackles human trafficking, anti-social behaviour and so-called "cuckoo" properties.

County lines drug gangs prey on vulnerable people and use these type of homes as a base for dealing.

DS Davies added: "We will continue to take action against those who engage in such activity and in doing so, disrupt the lives of others within the community.

"Anyone with information relating to anti-social behaviour should call North Wales Police on 101, or call Crimstoppers on 0800 555111."

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