A human trafficking ring in was busted by Los Angeles authorities said last week, and they rescued 13 victims—some of whom were only 15 years old.
The ring spanned three states: California, Nevada, and Texas, ABC7 reported, citing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
“Certainly, any of these cases where we rescue young people who are being held in this form of slavery is a major case for us, a major success to be able to get them on the right track, to get them back to their family,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell.
Two people were arrested in the case. Quinton Brown III, 30, of Highland, was charged with 41 felony counts, including human trafficking of minors and pimping. Gerald Lavell Turner, 32, of Fresno, is facing six counts.
There were 13 female victims—eight of them were juveniles, officials said. All of the victims in the case are from Central California.
