Stopping human trafficking: 31 people arrested in operation

SAN DIEGO – As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a three-day operation (Jan. 26 through Jan. 28) throughout San Diego County targeting sex buyers and traffickers.

The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and allied local law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 30 men for solicitation and one man for pimping, pandering, and possession of a concealed firearm, after he recruited an undercover detective into prostitution online. These cases will be referred to local prosecutors.

Sex buyers help drive the demand for the criminal b...