law enforcement Public information About a major operation targeting human traffickers that led to over 500 arrests.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a press conference Monday that police have arrested 539 people in the criminal investigation.
“Human trafficking and child exploitation are devastating crimes that prey on the most vulnerable in our communities,” the sheriff said.
He added that police rescued 54 adults and 11 children from exploitation during an operation called “Operation Recapture and Reconstruction.” Of those arrested, 40 were suspected of being “sex traffickers or exploiters,” and another 271 were suspected of being “sex traffickers,” including a 14-year-old girl. It was included.
He went on to say that although the operation was in its 10th year and ended in January, known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, police worked year-round to arrest traffickers.
Joining Mr. Luna at the media briefing was George Gascon, the controversial Los Angeles County district attorney who won the job with the help of left-wing billionaire George Soros. Los Angeles residents have sharply criticized Mr. Soros over weak prosecutorial policies they say have led to an increase in crime.
More than 95 local, state, and federal agencies participated in the operation, including the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
Alan Smith, CEO of human trafficking advocacy group Saving Innocence, said: Said He said his group sees an increase in human trafficking ahead of the 2020 World Series Baseball Championship in Los Angeles, and expects something similar ahead of the NFL Super Bowl. Ta.
Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the purpose of the operation was to “send a message to pimps, exploiters and buyers that buying people for sexual purposes is unacceptable.”
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