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14 Arrested, 10 Rescued Including 16-Year-Old in San Diego Comic-Con Human Trafficking Sting

Aug 1, 2024, 01:30 AM

An undercover human trafficking sting operation at the San Diego Comic-Con Convention led to the arrest of 14 suspects and the rescue of 10 victims, including a 16-year-old girl. The operation, conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force in collaboration with the California Attorney General's office, took place from July 25 to July 27. Authorities posed as sex buyers to identify and apprehend traffickers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the results of the sting, which underscores the ongoing issue of traffickers exploiting large events to target victims.