A multi-agency task force targeting human trafficking resulted in the arrest of 368 people, 116 by LAPD investigators, and the rescue of 131 victims.
195 exploiters were arrested, six minors were rescued, and 125 adults were identified as trafficking victims, officials said.
"The victims' ages in this operation were found to be between 13 and 52 years of age, with six of them being juveniles," Chief Michel Moore said at a"The average age of most victims was in their mid-20s, and our investigators worked diligently alongside our victim advocacy groups in providing these victims with services and resources to help them escape from this life-threatening environment.
Moore noted that "in the old days," the victims of human traffickers were often regarded by law enforcement as criminals, but a more modern attitude is to regard them as having been exploited by criminals -- many of them having been kidnapped and held against their will., all recovered minors were placed in protective custody and will receive assistance along with all trafficking victims.
Anyone with information on this crime or any other crimes related to Human Trafficking should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS . All the news you need to know, every day
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