14 Cuban women rescued in suspected human trafficking probe
November 5 2026
Fourteen Cuban women are being screened by authorities after police launched an investigation into suspected human trafficking following an operation in Bartica, Region Seven, on Wednesday, November 4.
According to a police statement, the operation was reportedly triggered by information that a Cuban woman was allegedly being held against her will at a location in the mining town.
Police ranks who responded to the report found 14 Cuban female nationals at the location and arrested a 33-year-old Cuban man in connection with the matter.
The women were subsequently escorted to Georgetown, where they are being interviewed and screened by ranks of the Trafficking in Persons Unit, with assistance from officials of the Ministries of Human Services and Home Affairs.
The male suspect was taken to Regional Police Division 4A, where he remains in custody.
Investigations are ongoing.
