Police investigating suspicious behaviour involving a number of people at a warehouse in Coventry have ruled out foul play.
It follows the arrest of a man on suspicion of modern day slavery at the address on Torrington Avenue in Tile Hill on 28 August, who has now been released without charge.
Officers have been able to establish that the eight men, a woman and a baby they found at the scene were actually living there legitimately and not at risk of any harm.
Sergeant Michelle Kiedron, from Force CID in Coventry, said: “We’ve carried out a thorough inquiry and it’s clear that contrary to initial concerns there was nothing untoward going on at the warehouse.
“I know local people were worried by the police activity and media coverage at the time, but we are confident all the businesses in the area are being run lawfully.
“However the action we took at the time was done with the best of intentions and it’s important we are all alert to the signs of modern day slavery which is happening in our communities.
“If anyone has suspicions about addresses near them, such as minibuses taking people away at dawn for work, then I’d ask them to call us.”
West Midlands Police can be contacted on 101, while the human trafficking charity Hope for Justice can be contacted on 0845 519 7402.
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