TWO women are due to appear in court in connection with exploitation offences. 

The women, aged 38 and 44, were arrested and charged in connection with human trafficking, brothel keeping and serious and organised crime in Paisley. 

It comes after police carried out an intelligence-led operation with the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team at three addresses in the town on Thursday, September 26. 

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It follows an extensive investigation into offences at premises in Abercorn Street.

The women are due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday, October 24. 

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Detective Sergeant Jason Buxton, of the Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Public Protection Pro Active Unit, said: "We are committed to working with our partners to pursue those involved in this type of criminality, with strong focus on safeguarding individuals who may be at risk of exploitation.

"This type of criminality can have long lasting and detrimental effects on people who are exploited whilst those who orchestrate this activity often benefit from the proceeds of this this exploitative abuse.

"Information from people within our communities is key to helping us identify those involved.

"I would urge anyone with information or concerns about exploitation of any kind, to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."