Task force dealing with human trafficking and illegal labour called out to Filey beach

North Yorkshire Police joined officers from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) after concerns about some people gathering shellfish.

A spokesman for the police said: "Our investigations are ongoing and any necessary action will be made public in due course."

"We encourage local people to report any suspicious activity they see on our beaches on 101."

Anyone with information about possible illegal shellfish gathering on coastlines across the UK should contact the GLAA's intelligence team on 0800 4320804 or email [email protected].

Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.

The GLAA's role is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers.

Through the intelligence it receives from its inspections, the public, industry and other Government departments, it investigates reports of worker exploitation and illegal activity such as human trafficking, forced labour and illegal labour provision, as well as offences under the National Minimum Wage and Employment Agencies Acts.