Two men were arrested and charged in relation to human trafficking offences in Mallaig and Tarbert on Tuesday November 5.
A 50-year-old man was arrested from a fishing boat off the coast of Mallaig and a 38-year-old man was arrested from a fishing boat off the coast of Tarbert during the pre-planned operation.
Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Inspector Craig Faulds said: “Human trafficking and modern slavery are happening in our communities and this operation demonstrates our commitment to tackling this issue.
“We work closely with our partners to identify situations where this criminality is taking place and provide appropriate support to victims. However, we cannot do this alone.
“If you suspect modern slavery is happening in your community it is vital that you report this and enable us to protect victims and take action against those responsible for this exploitation.”
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