Suspected human trafficking victims rescued from flat

The women were found following a search of a flat in the Annadale Embankment area of the city on Friday night

Two women, believed to have been victims of human trafficking, have been rescued from a property in south Belfast.

They were found following a search of a flat in the Annadale Embankment area of the city on Friday night.

Two men, aged 42 and 41, and a 39-year-old woman who were arrested during the police operation have been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

They were questioned on a number of offences, including brothel keeping and controlling prostitution.

Follow up search

A sum of cash was also seized.

During a follow up search of a property in the Newtownards Road area, three suspected firearms were recovered.