Rising Trend of Colombian Women in Sex Work Uncovered by Swedish Police
Swedish police report a disturbing increase in Colombian women forced into sex work, linked to organized crime.
Key Points
- • Stockholm police reported 200 sex purchase crimes in May.
- • Many victims are Colombian women forced into sex work.
- • Simon Häggström highlights organized crime's involvement.
- • New Colombian women encountered weekly by police.
Recent police investigations in Stockholm have revealed alarming statistics concerning the rising number of Colombian women forced into sex work in Sweden. In May alone, authorities reported 200 crimes related to sex purchase, with many victims being Colombian women coerced into this dangerous and exploitative situation.
Simon Häggström, who oversees police operations aimed at cracking down on sex purchases, noted that new Colombian women are encountered by police on a weekly basis. He stated, "We meet new Colombian women every week, and what we see is that they are in the hands of organized pimp groups." This emphasizes the growing challenge of human trafficking and the involvement of organized crime networks manipulating vulnerable individuals from Colombia.
The alarming trend highlights the urgent need for enhanced protective measures and awareness about the risks faced by these women. As police continue their operations, understanding and addressing the root causes of such exploitation will be essential for combating this serious issue in Sweden.