Florida's 'Operation Summer Shield' Yields 148 Arrests in Human Trafficking Bust

Aug 21, 2024, 03:27 AM

Florida law enforcement officials have arrested 148 individuals and recovered seven victims during a human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County. The operation, named 'Operation Summer Shield,' was part of a three-month investigation led by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The arrests represent a record number for such operations in the area. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested 146 people connected to the trafficking ring.