Plymouth slavery trial halted over interpreter concerns

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Victims were brought to Plymouth from the Czech Republic, the court has heard

The trial of five people from the Czech Republic accused of trafficking men into the UK has been adjourned after concerns were raised about one of the interpreters.

Two men and three women, who are on trial at Plymouth Crown Court, are charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation - which they all deny.

The victims were brought to Plymouth from the Czech Republic.

The trial was adjourned on Monday.

The defendants are:

  • Ruzena Tancosova, 34, of Union Street - charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation, requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour and acting as a gangmaster

  • Petr Tancos, 35, of Ford Park Road - charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation, requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour

  • Nela Dzurkova, 26, of Ford Park Road - charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation

  • Martin Tancos, 35, of Saltash Road - charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation and acting as a gangmaster

  • Katerina Kurejova, 35, of Saltash Road - charged with conspiracy to traffic for the purpose of exploitation

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