A man was arrested on suspicion of modern slavery following a dawn raid on an Ipswich property.
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) officers made the arrest, assisted by Suffolk police, on Thursday morning.
The operation took place at about 5.30am, north-east of the town centre, where a 42-year-old Romanian man was arrested for suspected human trafficking offences and acting as an unlicensed gangmaster.
It followed allegations concerning the supply of workers into the regulated food processing sector, and the control of their work through accommodation, wages and other aspects.
Seven Romanian nationals are being supported by the GLAA, which used powers to search and seize evidence.
Anyone with suspicions of slavery or exploitation should contact the GLAA on 0800 432 0804 or at intelligence@glaa.gsi.gov.uk. Alternatively, contact the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.
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