Spain Rescues 1,794 Victims of Human Trafficking in 2024, Including 32 Minors; 22% Increase, 966 Arrests

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 05:14 PM

In 2024, Spanish authorities dismantled a human trafficking network that primarily targeted victims from Colombia and Venezuela, offering them false job opportunities as waitresses or caregivers. The National Police and Civil Guard rescued a total of 1,794 victims of trafficking and exploitation, which included 32 minors. This figure represents a 22% increase compared to 2023. The operations also led to the arrest of 966 individuals across 419 operations. Among the rescued victims, a significant number were from Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, and Paraguay, with at least 632 victims subjected to sexual exploitation.

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1,794 victims of trafficking and sexual or labor exploitation released in 2024, 22% more https://t.co/9ZdhVU1bOy

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📢 In 2024, the #España police released a total of 1,794 victims of trafficking networks and sexual and labor exploitation, including 32 minors. At least 632 were victims of sexual exploitation from #España, #Colombia, #Venezuela and #Paraguay 📌 @EFEnoticias https://t.co/UvuVoSL2Zy