A 30-year-old man from Pontnewynydd has been charged with five counts of human trafficking.
The man was charged earlier this week by Gwent Police for human trafficking offenses and involvement in the supply of a class B drug (cannabis).
His arrest and was part of a specialist operation by Gwent Police after warrants were carried out at nine addresses in Torfaen in the early hours of Wednesday February 26.
During the operation 11 people were arrested and it was revealed that ‘mass child exploitation’ had been carried out.
Seven teenagers, aged between 14 and 18, were also arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs (class B - cannabis). All seven have since been released on police bail.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Emma Coopey, said: "Operations like today involve multiple agencies, including Social Services, independent charities, education and the Youth Offending Service. This is to provide a child-centred and trauma informed approach and to ensure that children have access to appropriate support services to break the cycle of abuse.
"These arrests are vital to disrupt criminal networks. Our communities deserve to be able to live and work in neighbourhoods that are safe and not overshadowed by those involved in such criminality. That is why we will continue to seek out these people and dismantle their operations.”
The man has since been remanded into custody.
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