An ITV News investigation has exposed a police and court interpreter who claims to be able to get an illegally obtained US passport.

ITV News reveals how illegal passports are being offered to migrants in UK

Essex Police are coordinating a huge operation investigating the deaths of 39 Chinese nationals.

Essex lorry deaths: What we know of the movements of the truck and trailer

A major crackdown on stowaways was launched 19 years ago after 58 bodies were found in an airless lorry container.

Josephine Iyamu was told her offences had left five women in fear of their lives.

The study reveals cases of slave driving and human trafficking suffering delays, being prematurely shelved or being overlooked entirely.

Of all the many distressing stories I’ve heard from trafficking victims - I have never heard one like Thanh’s.

Four alleged trafficking victims were found during raids on eight properties as part of a UK-wide operation against modern day slavery.

The EU's law enforcement agency said criminal gangs exploited Europe's refugee crisis and made people smuggling a money-spinning industry.

Controversial move has been much criticised by those who warn it will lead to an increase in human trafficking.

Top police officers, religious leaders and politicians from around the world have gathered in the Vatican to eradicate people trafficking.

The Pope has called clergymen, police officers and victims of modern-day slavery to a conference to try to tackle human trafficking.