Cops stormed the property and charged a 49-year-old man.
16:48, 23 Sep 2025Updated 16:50, 23 Sep 2025
A raid took place in the Marchmount area of Edinburgh(Image: Google Maps)
A man has been arrested and charged after a human trafficking raid in Edinburgh.
Cops stormed a property in the Marchmont area of the capital this morning as they launched a crackdown on “despicable” human trafficking plots.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged during the pro-active operation.
The man has been charged with human trafficking offences and has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
A four-figures sum of cash was also seized during the sting.
Senior officers say those involved in human trafficking “exploit vulnerable” people as they vowed to hunt criminals down.
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Detective Superintendent Stevie Bertram said: “Today’s activity is part of an ongoing operation aimed at tackling those who exploit vulnerable members of our communities for their own personal gain. Human trafficking is despicable and our commitment to identifying those involved and bringing them to court is unwavering.
“I would urge anyone who has any knowledge about where it is happening or who may be involved to get in touch with Police Scotland on 101 or information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”