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Man and woman due in court charged with controlling prostitution and brothel keeping

The charges are in relation to a significant operation into an organised crime group, which has been trafficking people throughout Northern Ireland for sexual exploitation

A 63-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have both been charged with human trafficking, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and money laundering.

Both are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).

The charges are in relation to a significant operation into an organised crime group, which has been trafficking people throughout Northern Ireland for sexual exploitation, carried out by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit, supported by over 150 officers from across the organisation as well as Criminal Justice partners.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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