5 Men Charged After Police Find 18 Victims Held for Sex, Labor, and Ransom in Houston Warehouse

5 Men Charged After Police Find 18 Victims Held for Sex, Labor, and Ransom in Houston Warehouse
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Five people have been arrested and charged after allegedly kidnapping, smuggling, and abusing 18 people in a warehouse in northwest Houston, authorities announced last week.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo made the announcement at a June 28 press conference, in which they thanked law enforcement for their swift actions.

Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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