Detectives investigating a gang responsible for trafficking young women from Brazil to work in brothels in north London have made two arrests.
A man, 29, and a woman, 28, were taken into custody at properties in Wembley yesterday morning on suspicion of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Police believe the pair are linked to a gang known to offer fake scholarships to trick victims into travelling to the UK.
After the women arrived, they were put to work in brothels in Harrow and Wembley to repay the costs of their flights, accommodation and education, it is alleged.
Detective Inspector Grant Anderson, from Vulnerability Investigations, said: “This was a fantastic team effort. The Met takes all reports of modern slavery and sexual offences extremely seriously and is committed to prosecuting those who engage in this pernicious crime.”
The man and woman were taken to a north London police station, where they remain in custody.
