Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
Summary
Police in Scotland arrested 36 people in raids against a Vietnamese crime group involved in human trafficking and growing cannabis. About 300 officers searched 47 locations across several Scottish cities and found 14 cannabis farms linked to the gang.Key Facts
- The raids targeted a Vietnamese organised crime group involved in trafficking, drug production, fraud, and illegal immigration.
- Around 300 officers took part in the operation across cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and others.
- 36 people were arrested during early-morning simultaneous raids.
- Police found 14 cannabis-growing operations in flats and other properties.
- The crime group was linked to about one-third of cannabis farms found in Scotland last year.
- Police believe the group operates across the UK and internationally.
- Authorities from England, Wales, Ireland, and Vietnam helped in the investigation.
- Police are checking if some arrested people might be victims of human trafficking.
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