In a groundbreaking operation spanning 116 countries, Interpol announced the rescue of over 3,200 human trafficking victims and the identification of nearly 17,800 undocumented migrants. This six-day initiative, deemed the largest of its kind, resulted in over 2,500 arrests, including 850 linked directly to human trafficking. Interpol highlighted a troubling trend where trafficking is increasingly connected to other criminal activities, with victims often lured by false job offers and then exploited. The operation also exposed a significant rise in irregular migrants from Asia, emphasizing the need for coordinated global action against these crimes.

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