23 Women Freed From Human Trafficking Ring in Spain

Spanish Police Rescue 23 Women Trafficked to Nail Salons In a major crackdown on human trafficking, Spanish National Police have rescued 23 Vietnamese women who were being exploited in nail salons across five provinces. The operation, which involved raids on multiple locations, led to the arrest of 14 individuals suspected of running the criminal network. The victims, many of whom had been lured to Spain with false promises of work, were forced to work in harsh conditions to pay off significant debts. "This was a pioneering operation," stated a police spokesperson, "the first time in Spain that a network of this kind has been completely dismantled." The investigation spanned over a year, and police discovered the victims were brought from Vietnam, obtaining temporary visas in Hungary before being trafficked to Spain. The investigation uncovered a complex system of debt bondage, where women were trapped in a cycle of forced labor. The rescued women are now receiving support and assistance in Spain. The case underscores the ongoing challenge of combatting human trafficking and the importance of international cooperation in tackling such crimes. The successful dismantling of this network serves as a significant victory in the fight against human exploitation.