47 victims rescued, 102 arrested in human trafficking stings across 12 states
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:34 pm
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47 victims rescued, 102 arrested in human trafficking stings across 12 states
raid involving law enforcement agencies across 12 states rescued 47 victims of human trafficking and led to 102 arrests.
The sting, known as “Operation United Front,” took place overnight Thursday and was led by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agencies worked alongside federal agencies and law enforcement in 11 other states to execute the operation.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said the massive sting is believed to be the first of its kind.
“Missouri will not stop until it becomes the most inhospitable state for human trafficking,” Schmitt said.
Man arrested after deputies find stolen horse inside bedroom
A total of 102 people across the country were arrested in connection with human trafficking, according to Schmitt. Officers also rescued 47 victims and sex workers. More than 40 needed some type of medical attention.
In Kentucky alone, 21 victims were rescued. Officers also arrested 46 people.
The 12 states involved in the sting are listed below, as well as the number of people rescued and arrested in each state.
Missouri
2 arrests made
4 victims rescued
Illinois
3 arrests made
1 victim rescued
Iowa
11 arrests made
large amount of currency seized
Kentucky
46 arrests made
21 victims rescued
2 of the victims rescued as minors
Minnesota
3 arrests made
8 victims rescued
Nebraska
7 arrests made
North Dakota
3 arrests made
6 victims rescued
Oklahoma
7 arrests made
1 victim rescued
Tennessee
4 arrests made
Texas
2 arrests made
4 victims rescued
Wisconsin
5 arrests made
47 victims rescued, 102 arrested in human trafficking stings across 12 states
raid involving law enforcement agencies across 12 states rescued 47 victims of human trafficking and led to 102 arrests.
The sting, known as “Operation United Front,” took place overnight Thursday and was led by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agencies worked alongside federal agencies and law enforcement in 11 other states to execute the operation.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said the massive sting is believed to be the first of its kind.
“Missouri will not stop until it becomes the most inhospitable state for human trafficking,” Schmitt said.
Man arrested after deputies find stolen horse inside bedroom
A total of 102 people across the country were arrested in connection with human trafficking, according to Schmitt. Officers also rescued 47 victims and sex workers. More than 40 needed some type of medical attention.
In Kentucky alone, 21 victims were rescued. Officers also arrested 46 people.
The 12 states involved in the sting are listed below, as well as the number of people rescued and arrested in each state.
Missouri
2 arrests made
4 victims rescued
Illinois
3 arrests made
1 victim rescued
Iowa
11 arrests made
large amount of currency seized
Kentucky
46 arrests made
21 victims rescued
2 of the victims rescued as minors
Minnesota
3 arrests made
8 victims rescued
Nebraska
7 arrests made
North Dakota
3 arrests made
6 victims rescued
Oklahoma
7 arrests made
1 victim rescued
Tennessee
4 arrests made
Texas
2 arrests made
4 victims rescued
Wisconsin
5 arrests made