A new command SCD9, Human Exploitation and Organise Crime, tackling human trafficking and exploitation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Service.
SCD9, bringing together expertise in clubs and vice, human trafficking and immigration crime, will investigate the trafficking of adults for sexual exploitation, forced labour and domestic servitude.
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Martin, head of SCD9, said: “The new command will benefit from a single command structure for trafficking and the Specialist Crime Directorate focus and specialism on organised crime.
“We do, of course, remain committed to tackling vice, reducing serious violence in high-risk licensed premises and gaming establishments, and eradicating obscene publications.”
SCD9 will enable the considerable expertise and skills within Clubs and Vice and SCD to be built upon with the benefit of reducing duplication and improving leadership, governance, accountability and clarity for partners and victims.
Richard adds: “We know that people trafficking is still under reported and we want to encourage any victims to come forward to help us prevent this horrific crime happening in the future.
“It takes bravery and courage to get in touch, but we would urge any person who has been, or is a victim, to speak to us to help bring those who violate and exploit others for their own gain to justice.”
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