Crackdown at Comic-Con nets 14 Arrests in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting
- August 1, 2024 07:04am
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Law enforcement officials in San Diego have arrested 14 individuals and rescued 10 victims, including a 16-year-old, during an undercover human trafficking operation at Comic-Con International. The sting operation targeted sex buyers and sought to recover potential victims of sex trafficking.
California authorities have launched a major crackdown on human trafficking at Comic-Con International, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals and the rescue of 10 victims, including a 16-year-old.
The undercover operation, conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, targeted sex buyers and focused on recovering potential victims of sex trafficking.
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Crackdown at Comic-Con nets 14 Arrests in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting
Law enforcement personnel worked undercover as sex buyers to identify and contact potential victims of trafficking and arrest their traffickers.
As part of the operation, law enforcement personnel also posted undercover advertisements soliciting sex to arrest buyers.
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Crackdown at Comic-Con nets 14 Arrests in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting
The sting operation took place over three days, from Thursday to Sunday, during Comic-Con International, a popular comic book and pop culture event that attracts over 100,000 fans to San Diego each year.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrests on Wednesday, stating, "Unfortunately, sex traffickers capitalize on large-scale events such as Comic-Con to exploit their victims for profit."
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Crackdown at Comic-Con nets 14 Arrests in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting
"These arrests send a clear message to potential offenders that their criminal behavior will not be tolerated."
The arrests come amid concerns raised by California Democrats about an anti-human trafficking bill that targets people who purchase sex with minors.
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Crackdown at Comic-Con nets 14 Arrests in Undercover Human Trafficking Sting
Some Democrats have objected to aspects of the bill, arguing that it could lead to the criminalization of sex work and potentially harm vulnerable populations.
Despite these concerns, law enforcement officials have emphasized their commitment to combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable individuals.
"Working together, teams identified and arrested more than a dozen individuals participating in these illegal acts in our City over the weekend," said San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl. "These results show our collective dedication to combating human trafficking and holding criminals accountable are working."
San Diego Comic Convention released a statement expressing their concern about the human trafficking sting operation and emphasizing their commitment to working with law enforcement.
"Obviously, we find this very disturbing and, while we were not made aware of this operation, it is our understanding that the arrests were made outside of the event," the statement read. "We work closely with a variety of law enforcement entities throughout the year and stand ready to assist in any way we can."
The crackdown on human trafficking at Comic-Con International highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat this heinous crime and protect vulnerable populations.
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