Three people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including brothel keeping and controlling prostitution following a search at a property Belfast.
Police say the search took place in the Annadale Embankment area of South Belfast on Friday night, November 1. The three suspects, two men aged 42 and 41, and a 39 year old woman were detained as officers provided assistance to two women, believed to have been victims of human trafficking.
A PSNI spokesperson added: "A sum of cash was also seized.
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"During a follow up search of a property in the Newtownards Road area, three suspected firearms were recovered.
"The suspects remain in custody this afternoon and police continue to offer specialist support to the rescued women."
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