Dozens Freed as Spanish Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring They Say Exploited Colombians

Spanish authorities rescued 46 people and made 12 arrests after busting a human trafficking ring that had lured people from Colombia to Tarragona with the promise of hospitality internships, the Civil Guard said on April 19.

“The victims came to Spain with the promise of obtaining a hospitality internship contract for which they would receive a salary of €500, but after working up to 15 hours a day in some cases they only earned €20,” the Interior Ministry said.

The 12 arrests were made in Tarragona and in Italy, police said, after multiple properties were searched.

Police said four restaurants involved in the alleged exploitation were shut down. Credit: Civil Guard via Storyful