Human trafficking gang convicted of running brothels in Glasgow and Edinburgh

A gang of human traffickers has been convicted after running brothels in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Qin Huang, 31, Xiao Min, 38, and Guolei Huang, 35, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, May 28. They were convicted of a number of offenses including human trafficking and brothel keeping.

The trio is due to be sentenced on Tuesday June 25.

Detective Inspector Mark Dines said: “Human trafficking is a despicable crime which has an immeasurable long-term impact on its victims.

We are committed to working with our partners to conduct thorough investigations, identify those responsible and protect vulnerable victims from harm.

“During this operation we worked in partnership with the Home Office’s Criminal and Financial Investigation Team and received assistance from officers from the Metropolitan Police and Cambridgeshire Police. We will continue our efforts to combat human trafficking and information from people within our communities is essential to help us identify those involved.

“I would ask anyone with information or concerns about the welfare of someone suspected of being trafficked to contact us on 101.”

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