230 arrests reported in LA County operation targeting human trafficking
An annual operation targeting human trafficking rescued 11 minors from possible exploiters and resulted in 547 arrests statewide, including more than 230 in Los Angeles County, authorities announced this week.
177 human trafficking victims rescued, 547 suspects arrested in California for various charges
Our actions saved one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, one 16-year-old, and two 17-year-olds from lives that were being exploited by abuse and danger," said LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell.
'Human Trafficking' Sting Yields 547 Arrests, but Only 1 for Human Trafficking
"Weeklong human trafficking sting operation nets 547 arrests across California," says the KTLA5 headline. With "Operation Reclaim & Rebuild," over 100
177 human trafficking victims rescued, 547 arrested
A major statewide operation, "Operation Reclaim & Rebuild," led by the Los Angeles Police Department and supported by over 100 law enforcement agencies, resulted in the rescue of 177 human trafficking victims and the arrest of over 500 suspects.
Weeklong human trafficking sting operation nets 547 arrests across California
The Los Angeles Police Department teamed up with the L.A. County Sheriff Department’s Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and over 100 other law enforcement agencies and victim advocacy groups to conduct “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild,
3 human trafficking victims rescued in Long Beach, police say
Huston Hughes, 37, who was on active parole for pimping, was arrested for the alleged sexual battery of a teenage girl in Long Beach, police said.
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Over 500 Snared in Massive "Reclaim and Rebuild" Anti-Trafficking Sweep in California
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Los Angeles County DA Announces Charges in Statewide Human Trafficking Operation ‘Reclaim and Rebuild’ with Over 230 Arrested
Los Angeles County DA Hochman Announces Charges in Statewide Human Trafficking Operation ‘Reclaim and Rebuild’ with Over 230 ...
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Mysterious 'HELP' signs in Los Angeles spark concerns over human trafficking
Large HELP and TRAFICO signs near Cesar Chavez Ave in LA stir fears of trafficking or protests over displacement.
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Woman who claims she was raped 'nearly 1,000 times' says hotel staff knew: Lawsuit
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County boosts efforts to fight human trafficking
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved to strengthen its fight against human trafficking Tuesday, giving unanimous approval to explore the creation of a countywide prevention coordinating ...