Anti-slavery teams will be placed at UK airports to cut down on human trafficking, with the first team based at Heathrow from 1 April ahead of the scheme being rolled out to other airports.
Home Office minister Karen Bradley said the Border Force officers' "role isvital in identifying and protecting victims and ensuring there is no easy route into the UK for traffickers.
"The new specialist teams will build on existing skills and joint working and extend that expertise around the country."
Anti-slavery teams will be placed at UK airports to cut down on human trafficking, with the first team based at Heathrow from 1 April ahead of the scheme being rolled out to other airports.
Home Office minister Karen Bradley said the Border Force officers' "role isvital in identifying and protecting victims and ensuring there is no easy route into the UK for traffickers.
"The new specialist teams will build on existing skills and joint working and extend that expertise around the country."
