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9 November 2026
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Bedford Borough Council minutes amended after accusation they downplayed exploitation allegations

A Bedford Borough councillor has secured a change to official committee minutes after arguing they downplayed the seriousness of allegations involving the treatment of a care worker...
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Six arrested after police uncover possible modern slavery victims

Police have arrested six people and safeguarded another 10 after discovery of potential modern slavery victims at a Bedfordshire farm building. Two men flagged down police on the...
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Bedford man charged after breaching slavery and trafficking risk order

A man has been charged with breaching a civil order imposed by police to prevent human trafficking. The man in his 30s from Bedford was charged with...
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Joint police and HMRC operation targets car washes on Anti-Slavery Day

Bedfordshire Police and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have carried out targeted visits at a number of car washes to combat modern slavery and exploitation.
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Bedfordshire Police makes first use of powers to tackle human trafficking

Bedfordshire Police have made use of innovative legislation to crack down on four people suspected of being involved in human trafficking.
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Police raids in Bedford to tackle county drugs lines

Three raids in Bedford have helped police across the eastern region arrest 60 people, charge one man, and bring a victim of modern slavery into protection. The local raids, carried...
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