Authorities detain 19 suspects during major human trafficking operation

A criminal group responsible for trafficking and pimping over 30 Romanian women to Italy has been detained following an international operation on 18 November. Consisting of over 30 members, the group is suspected of having gained over EUR 1.7 million from exploiting its victims for prostitution on the streets of Italy. The investigations by the Italian and Romanian authorities were coordinated through a joint investigation team at Eurojust.