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Human trafficking and modern slavery is a rising concern globally, and forceful organ harvesting is a part of this horrendous crime. 1 / 5

According to report published by UNODC, the percentage of reported trafficking victims has increased by 40% in 2016 as compared to 2011. 2 / 5

In the last seven years, 18 people have fled to UK to escape from being killed for their organs. According to NCA data, four adults and two children have been reported to authorities in 2018. 3 / 5

But, experts believe that it is just the 'tip of the iceberg', and the actual numbers may be much higher. 4 / 5

Lungs, kidneys, livers, hearts and corneas are among the most sought-after organs in the black market, and victims mostly hail from countries like Albania, Vietnam, China, Iran and Ethiopia. 5 / 5