TWO homes have been raided in Slough today, Wednesday, as part of a police operation which is cracking down on sexual exploitation and modern slavery.

The two properties in High Street were targeted by Thames Valley Police as part of a coordinated week of action by the National Crime Agency, which is leading operation Aidant.

A 37-year-old woman from London, was arrested in Slough on suspicion of immigration offences.

Overall TVP executed five warrants against properties across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Assistant Chief Constable Jason Hogg said: “This week’s activity has been important in furthering our intelligence gathering about organised criminals exploiting others through slavery.

"We’ve worked closely with our partners in order to provide safe guarding provision for individuals found at these addresses in need of support.

“This action should also act to reassure residents effected by the anti-social behaviour associated with this type of property, that TVP will take action on your reports and by working together, take steps to improve life in your community.

“This operation ties in with our Stronghold campaign which aims to work in partnership with communities and agencies to tackle serious organised crime such as modern slavery.

“It is only with the public’s help that we continue to tackle such criminal activity."

TVP says that there are telltale signs is a person or household is involved in modern slavery.

They include a cramped living space, working long hours, living at the workplace with their employer, showing physical signs of abuse and no identification documents.