Eight Latin American females, including two minors, have been rescued from a house in Chaguanas, after police cracked what is believed to be a human trafficking case.
The rescue was made during an anti-crime exercise in the Central Division on Thursday.
Two male suspects have been taken into custody as the TTPS continues its investigation.
In a statement on Friday, the TTPS urged members of the public to report suspected instances of human trafficking in their communities.
According to the TTPS, these are some indicators that a person may be a victim of human trafficking include (especially in the case of women and children):
-Appearing malnourished
-Showing signs of physical injuries and abuse
-Avoiding eye contact, social interaction, and authority figures/law enforcement
-Seeming to adhere to scripted or rehearsed responses in social interaction
-Lacking official identification documents
-Appearing destitute/lacking personal possessions
-Working excessively long hours
-Living at place of employment
-Poor physical or dental health
-Tattoos/ branding on the neck and/or lower back
-Untreated sexually transmitted diseases.
If you suspect Human Trafficking is taking place near you, call 999, 555, 800-TIPS or 800-4CTU.