Specially-trained Modern Slavery Teams have visited a number of properties across Leeds this week which are suspected to be brothels.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) spearheaded the campaign, which is aimed at offering guidance and support to people who have potentially been trafficked into the sex industry.
Leeds introduced the controversial Holbeck Managed Approach in 2014, which allows sex workers to solicit for trade from clients on certain streets between 8pm and 6am.
It has drawn fierce criticism from some local residents, but sex worker charities, Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police all say it makes things much safer for the women involved.
This week's activity by the NCA has seen officers from the force’s Modern Slavery Team and Leeds District Modern Slavery Team visit 15 addresses across the city.
They were all highlighted as properties where suspected exploitation may have been taking place.
Officers spoke to a number of individuals at each address to try and identify victims of exploitation and offer safeguarding support.
Two potential victims of trafficking were identified and enquiries remain ongoing to see if any crimes have been committed. Support has also been offered to all of those at the properties visited.
Detective Sergeant Chris Rukin from the Force’s Human Trafficking Team, said "Modern Slavery is an abhorrent crime in which ruthless criminals trade in human misery.
"Coercion and control can also form a part of the hold a trafficker may have on their victim and our priority is to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals who are being exploited whilst at the same time targeting and prosecuting those involved in this crime."
If anyone recognises a potential victim or is in a position of exploitation themselves they can contact the police on 101 (999 if a crime is in progress) or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.
