Human Trafficking: Operation ‘GLOBAL CHAIN’ took place on five continents and focused on trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced criminality, and forced begging. Operation Global Chain, carried out from 8 to 12 June, brought together law enforcement from 59 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. During the five-day operation, police, border authorities and specialized anti-trafficking units conducted checks.
HAUGE JULY 7: Operation ‘GLOBAL CHAIN’ took place on five continents and focused on trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced criminality, and forced begging. A coordinated international crackdown on human trafficking has led to the identification of 2,070 victims, the arrest of 1,024 suspects and the launch of 465 investigations.
Operation Global Chain, carried out from 8 to 12 June, brought together law enforcement from 59 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe in a targeted effort against trafficking networks involved in sexual exploitation, forced labour and criminality, and coerced begging.
The operation, led by authorities in Austria and Romania and co-coordinated by INTERPOL, Europol, Frontex and Ameripol, resulted in 334 arrests for human trafficking offences and 690 for associated crimes.
During the five-day operation, police, border authorities and specialized anti-trafficking units conducted checks at border crossings, airports and other transport hubs, as well as locations identified as trafficking hotspots from investigations. Participating countries exchanged intelligence in real time through INTERPOL’s secure I-24/7 communication network, as well as through Europol and Ameripol channels, enabling cross-checks and coordinated enforcement actions.
Two international command centres were set up in Skopje, North Macedonia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to facilitate operational briefings, analytical support and direct communication between countries.
While the victims originated from 45 countries across multiple regions, the majority originated from Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, as well as Moldova and Nepal. Many were trafficked across borders after being deceived, coerced, or targeted because of their vulnerable situations.
