Comic-Con sting uncovers nine human trafficking victims and leads to 27 arrests
- Authorities arrested 27 suspected sex buyers and recovered nine suspected human trafficking victims during a three-day sting operation timed to coincide with Comic-Con International in San Diego, officials announced Wednesday.
- Operation Iron Justice ran from July 22 to July 24 and targeted the demand for commercial sex that authorities say often increases during large events such as Comic-Con.
- At least seven adult and two juvenile victims were rescued.
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- Authorities arrested 27 suspected sex buyers and recovered nine suspected human trafficking victims during a three-day sting operation timed to coincide with Comic-Con International in San Diego, officials announced Wednesday.
- Operation Iron Justice ran from July 22 to July 24 and targeted the demand for commercial sex that authorities say often increases during large events such as Comic-Con.
- At least seven adult and two juvenile victims were rescued.
Sources: The Independent