Gardaí set up new unit to target prositution and brothel keeping

Recent attacks on vulnerable sex workers are also under investigation

A number of people are currently before the courts in relation to recent violent attacks on vulnerable sex workers. File picture.

Gardai have set up a new unit actively targeting organised prostitution and brothel keeping.

The Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit will police all aspects of organised criminality within the sex trade, including the enforcement of legislation criminalising the purchase of sexual services.