Romania, Hungary, Lithuania and Poland are part of the Eastern European block has been. In the news many of these countries you will see the prosperous aspects of the countries.
Those travelling into the U.K from Poland and Lithuania for example there are no Visa requirements just the need to carry their passport
People from Poland were the most likely victims of labour exploitation - forced to work in agriculture, construction, factories and car washes.
East Europeans sometimes sell their passports for drink or drugs or have them removed.
How would you recognize it ?
What support is available?
DWP provide translation for most languages for anyone who gets away and the Police are able to telephone for translation as well.
If an individual is entitled to be in the U.K then the issues are less complex but the support in any situation is important
In most locations there are night shelters as well as organizations like "Framework " or the Salvation Army that can assist
Why?
Some victims had initially responded to online dating sites or job adverts.
"Various sources indicate that tattoos are used globally to mark victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation by traffickers and pimps, but the extent to which this is used in the UK is not known.”
How do they arrive?
It is possible to catch buses as well as flights from as little as a cost of a train from many parts of the U.K. A return trip from East Midlands or Doncaster Airport can be less than £100
It is possible to drive through the EU from countries like Lithuania
So what action is being taken by the U.K government and U.K agencies
The U.K Border agencies and Police are acting
Crime Invasion Human Trafficking It is a criminal offence and these documentaries show real stories from the U.K Showing issues that are tough to take on board. SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND THESE VIDEOS DISTURBING
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