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Watch police target fishing boat over alleged ‘modern slavery’
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Watch police target fishing boat over alleged ‘modern slavery’

In Scotland, police targeted a fishing boat due to allegations of modern slavery and labor exploitation.

BBC Scotland News witnessed the multi-agency operation taking place at a west coast port.

A 38-year-old man was arrested and two fishermen from Ghana were removed from the boat. A second man, 50, was arrested at another port and charged with human trafficking offences.

Police said the reports would be submitted to the financial prosecutor.

Earlier this year, BBC Disclosure investigates allegations of modern slavery and labor abuse Migrant workers in Scotland’s fishing fleet.

Video by Chris Clements and Morgan Spence