905 arrested, 180 saved in anti-human trafficking efforts nationwide
Federal, state and local agencies arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 people, including 30 minors, in nationwide anti-trafficking operations.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations led nationwide anti-human trafficking operations resulting in 905 arrests and 180 rescues, including 30 minors.
- A 2023 HSI Dallas investigation led to indictments of eight people for trafficking and money laundering at the Paris Adult Bookstore, where suspects allegedly preyed on victims for financial gain.
- Data from the Trafficking Institute shows that between 2017 and 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline received more than 14,000 reports from Texas, though only 37% of counties reported arrests and 15% reported convictions.
- On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott attended the opening of Bob's House of Hope in Justin, Texas, the first safe house for male trafficking survivors offering equine-assisted counseling.
- The London Police Service is partnering with NotInMyCity to train officers on recognizing trafficking signs, while nationwide efforts expanded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 11 U.S. cities.
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