San Diego Comic-Con sex trafficking sting results in 14 arrests
nme.comComic-Con has resulted in 14 people being arrested.From July 25 to July 27, the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a human trafficking sting “aimed at recovering victims of sex trafficking and targeting sex buyers using the San Diego Comic-Con Convention to seek out potential victims,” according to a release from the California Department of Justice (via Variety).
Ten victims were recovered and offered services.“Unfortunately, sex traffickers capitalise on large scale events such as Comic-Con to exploit their victims for profit,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.“These arrests send a clear message to potential offenders that their criminal behavior will not be tolerated.
We are grateful to all our dedicated partners involved in the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, whose collaboration has been invaluable.
We take great pride in our office’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable Californians by offering them assistance and guidance when they need it most.”“There is no more insidious crime than human trafficking,” said San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez. “The coercion and violence which enslaves people for profit and places them into forced labor or sex is criminal.
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