U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez Announces Over $2.8 Million In Awards To Combat Human Trafficking In Middle District Of Florida

Tampa, FL – U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez today announced that the Middle District of Florida has received $2,879,856 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, through its component, Office…

September 30, 2020

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ICE honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month, continues to thwart the crime year-round

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Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery resulting from force, fraud or coercion. Human trafficking is a detriment to our economy, the safety and health of our nation and the very…

February 3, 2020

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ICE HSI Atlanta announces human trafficking awareness campaign

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As part of the month-long awareness campaign, HSI Atlanta is speaking in several high-profile events around the southeast. Events include: conducting presentations at the 5th annual Tapestri Human Trafficking Forum in Atlanta,…

January 21, 2020

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ICE honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, continues efforts to thwart the crime year-round

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This month offers a unique opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate this crime and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. Throughout January, law enforcement works with communities…

January 18, 2020

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ICE HSI Tampa raises human trafficking awareness in region

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This outreach campaign was part of January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month and began in 2019.…

January 17, 2020

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ICE HSI Charlotte nets 125 human trafficking arrests in FY 19

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While human trafficking can occur in a variety of scenarios and industries, indicators of trafficking activities often look the same across cases. Educating the public to recognize the signs is crucial to…

December 9, 2019

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ICE HSI Charlotte nets 125 human trafficking arrests in FY 2019

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While human trafficking can occur in a variety of scenarios and industries, indicators of trafficking activities often look the same across cases. Educating the public to recognize the signs is crucial to…

December 9, 2019

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ICE, police arrest 21 during 3-day Kansas City operation to combat human trafficking

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Independence (Missouri) Police Department, arrested 21 individuals between Nov. 12 and 14 during an undercover operation to combat human trafficking…

November 21, 2019

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Toms River Police: Human Trafficking at Shoprite Parking Lot is Not Happening

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TOMS RIVER-Police today responded to a rumor spreading around the community social media claiming to warn young girls in the Toms River area that the Route 37 Shoprite parking lot is a…

September 10, 2018

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New Jersey Police uncover human child trafficking operation in Camden County

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TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced the arrests of Marquise Ogawa, 28, Chyaire Lee, 26, and Jazmin Scott,…

January 12, 2022

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Readout of Justice Department Leadership Meeting on Human Smuggling and Trafficking Networks

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On Nov 3, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division convened a meeting on efforts to combat human smuggling and trafficking networks as part of the…

November 6, 2021

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Feds say cartels increasing maritime human and drug trafficking in Southern California

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OS ANGELES — Maritime smuggling events in Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties increased significantly this summer reaching record levels. Just in the month of July, members of the Department of Homeland Security…

August 24, 2021

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Portland man arrested for human sex trafficking

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PORTLAND, OR – On March 17, 2021, at about 2:00 p.m., members of the Portland Police Bureau Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST) and Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) arrested 34-year-old John Damron…

March 20, 2021

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MLB Umpire Brian O’Nora Busted in Ohio Human Sex Trafficking Bust

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH – Major League Baseball umpire Brian O’nora was one of fourteen people charged in a statewide sex sting and human sex trafficking bust. Fourteen men were arrested during a single-day…

December 8, 2020

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Couple accused of trafficking child in New Jersey prostitution ring

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Racketeering indictment includes kidnapping and human trafficking charges TRENTON, NJ — Two people have been indicted on racketeering, human trafficking, kidnapping and numerous other charges after New Jersey investigators alleged they operated…

July 22, 2026

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Sex Trafficking Rings Were in Full Operation in New Jersey During The FIFA World Cup, 100 Victims Reported

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Trenton, NJ – While New York celebrated the economic success of hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, law enforcement officials in neighboring New Jersey announced that extensive anti-human trafficking operations…

July 21, 2026

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Mexican National Sentenced in New Jersey for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Heroin

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Newark, NJ – A dual citizen of Mexico and the United States has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking organization…

July 21, 2026

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Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami as U.K. Seeks Extradition on Rape, Trafficking Charges

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Miami, FL — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after British authorities sought their extradition to face rape and human trafficking charges stemming from alleged crimes…

July 19, 2026

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Bay Shore Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking and Rape Convictions

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A Suffolk County man who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and rape charges involving multiple victims, including a child, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. A Bay Shore man convicted of…

June 24, 2026

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New Jersey launches World Cup trafficking crackdown as officials brace for surge in visitors

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Statewide awareness campaign rolls out ahead of East Rutherford matches with warnings, training and multilingual alerts NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey officials have unveiled a statewide human trafficking awareness and prevention campaign…

June 2, 2026

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