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California Nets Nearly 550 Arrests Linked to Human Trafficking

Law enforcement agencies rescued victims, including minors, during ‘Operation Reclaim and Rebuild.’
California Nets Nearly 550 Arrests Linked to Human Trafficking
Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (LASD) deputies conduct police work in Lancaster, Calif., on July 10, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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The Sacramento Police Department was the latest California agency to report rescuing victims of human trafficking and making arrests during a statewide human trafficking crackdown, the department reported on Feb. 7.

“Our investigators showed dedication and compassion, rescuing 11 vulnerable victims and arresting [two] suspects, making a significant impact on our community’s safety,” the department wrote on the social media platform X.
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