Sicherheit & Außenpolitik
Ireland Secures First Labour Trafficking Convictions
A joint investigation supported by Eurojust and Europol has led to Ireland's first-ever convictions for human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation. The case, managed by a Joint Investigation Team between Irish and Latvian authorities, dismantled a criminal network that was exploiting migrant workers. This landmark result highlights the success of cross-border judicial and police cooperation in tackling modern slavery within the EU. Eurojust's coordination was crucial for gathering evidence and ensuring the successful prosecution.
EU cooperation leads to a landmark conviction against modern slavery in Ireland.