Joint Action Days Target Labour Exploitation Across Europe
In recent weeks, law enforcement, border control, labour, and tax authorities from 32 European countries collaborated to combat labour exploitation. The focus was human trafficking for labour purposes, especially in agriculture, gastronomy, and temporary employment agencies.
Operation Scope and Focus
- Targeted sectors: agriculture, gastronomy, and temporary work agencies
- Special attention on exploitation of non-EU nationals and refugees
- Led by France and the Netherlands with support from Europol and the European Labour Authority (ELA)
Results of the Action
The coordinated efforts resulted in:
- 54 arrests
- 404 potential victims of human trafficking identified
“This recent edition of the EMPACT Joint Action Days targeted trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation purposes, with a special emphasis on the agricultural sector, gastronomy, and temporary work agencies.”
“Led by France and the Netherlands, and carried out by authorities from 32 countries with support from Europol and the European Labour Authority (ELA), the action days resulted in the arrest of 54 individuals and identification of 404 potential victims of human trafficking.”
Summary
This large-scale operation highlights the ongoing European commitment to fight labour exploitation and protect vulnerable groups, particularly migrants and refugees.
Author's summary: Coordinated efforts across 32 countries led to 54 arrests and helped identify 404 potential victims, emphasizing Europe’s fight against labour trafficking in key sectors.