A 33-year-old man in the Scottish Borders has been charged under human trafficking laws.
Police were tipped off that someone was being allegedly forced to sell drugs in East Lothian.
An investigation began which led to a raid being carried out at an address in Galashiels on Wednesday.
A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged and is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
Cops say a small amount of Class B drugs were found within the property along with hundreds of pounds of cash.
The alleged victim is said to be supported by other agencies.
Detective Inspector Laura Dickson from The Lothians and Scottish Borders CID said: “This highlights our continued commitment to work with partners to pursue those involved in this type of criminality.
"Our aim is to safeguard individuals who may be at risk of exploitation and significant harm from drug dealers who target the most vulnerable in our communities, taking over their homes and forcing them to deal drugs.
“We all have an obligation to help protect each other and rely on information about suspicious behaviour to identify victims as well as criminal activity which may be happening in our local areas.
“If you have concerns, or information, please report this to us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 so we can investigate and take action."
