Human trafficking ring uncovered at US comic book convention

01.08.2024 12:38

US investigators have arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims in an undercover human trafficking operation.

Detectives conducted an investigation at the massive Comic-Con International exhibition last weekend in San Diego.

The task force was looking at Comic-Con for victims and sex buyers using the convention to find potential victims, CBS News reported.

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The undercover investigation was conducted at an event where presentations of new films, games or other products usually take place.

Undercover police posted ads posing as clients.

As a result of the operation, 14 criminals were arrested, nine adult victims and one minor were released.

The prosecutor's office confirmed that criminals use such large-scale events to exploit their victims for profit.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources