Operation Radium, part of the national Operation Pentameter Two, was publicly launched last August in a bid to halt the trade and rescue the young victims.

During the operation, county officers have rescued 12 victims - nine adults and three children - and visited 119 premises.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Vanterpool, who led the operation, said: "Our operation has proved a real success and has meant we have rescued 12 victims from a life of exploitation.

"We have also arrested 41 people which has had an impact on the sex trafficking trade and those behind it.

"Although the national campaign is now over, work in Cambridgeshire will continue to target those involved in human trafficking and their victims.

"I would continue to urge the public to remain vigilant to the activities in their neighbourhood and report anything suspicious that they think may be linked to the human trafficking trade."

>> Anyone with information should contact police on 0845 456 4564, or
Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, and mention Operation
Radium.