Interpol issued a statement today, Monday, reporting the arrest of 219 individuals in a wide-ranging operation against human trafficking conducted jointly in 39 countries.

In a statement released by the International Police Organization headquartered in Lyon, France, the operation, known as “Global Chain,” resulted in the apprehension of 1374 individuals believed to be victims, including 153 children.

The operation took place from June 3 to 9, led by Austria and coordinated with Romania, Europol, Frontex, and Interpol.

Notably, this operation enabled Hungarian authorities in particular to apprehend a couple suspected of sexually exploiting their six children and forcing them into street begging.

Additionally, Interpol confirmed the opening of 276 new investigations following this operation, identifying 362 suspects.