Homeland Security Investigations

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). HSI is responsible for investigating a wide range of crimes related to national security, border security, and public safety.

HSI investigates crimes such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, cybercrime, financial crimes, and export enforcement. The division also plays a key role in protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities. In addition, HSI works with international partners to combat transnational crime and enforce U.S. laws and regulations.

HSI has a global reach, with offices in more than 50 countries, and is one of the largest investigative agencies in the world. The division also plays a critical role in supporting disaster response and recovery efforts, and provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies when needed.

 

 

City council president, 5 others arrested in Lake County human trafficking sting
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City council president, 5 others arrested in Lake County human trafficking sting

PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) -The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, alongside the Wickliffe Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, arrested six men for attempting to buy sex. Among these men was the president of the Eastlake City Council, 47-year-old John Meyers, according to an announcement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. 19 News…

Hundreds arrested in prostitution, human trafficking sting around metro Phoenix – Arizona's Family
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Hundreds arrested in prostitution, human trafficking sting around metro Phoenix – Arizona's Family

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Phoenix police say over 300 people were arrested in a multi-agency operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking. The operation was conducted between Jan. 30 and Feb. 11 as several large events such as the Barrett-Jackson car auction, WM Phoenix Open, and the Super Bowl brought visitors to the Valley, many of…

'It's Soul Crushing': Trafficking Victims Exploited Up and Down the East Coast – NBC Boston
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'It's Soul Crushing': Trafficking Victims Exploited Up and Down the East Coast – NBC Boston

They’re promised a better life – instead the victims of human trafficking are raped, beaten and tortured. Union Street in Lynn is known by advocates as an open-air market where women are sold for sex. Mary Speta, head of the nonprofit Amirah, is on a personal mission to help end the cycle of exploitation. “There…

9 rescued, 4 arrested in human trafficking sting near Sea-Tac Airport – Q13 FOX
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9 rescued, 4 arrested in human trafficking sting near Sea-Tac Airport – Q13 FOX

SEATAC, Wash. – Homeland Security agents rescued nine victims of a sex trafficking operation near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early February. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative armed of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, identified several commercial sex trafficking victims and suspects through an undercover operation with the King County Sheriff’s Office, City of…

Sanders signs executive order addressing human trafficking
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Sanders signs executive order addressing human trafficking

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order to address human trafficking on Feb. 14. According to the executive order, the Secretary of the Department of Human Services will coordinate with the governor’s executive cabinet to develop an approach to address human trafficking, support the victims and prosecute the criminals….

Documented gang member sent to prison for sex trafficking – Department of Justice
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Documented gang member sent to prison for sex trafficking – Department of Justice

HOUSTON – A 24-year-old man who resided in Houston and grew up near Crosby has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking a minor and another for sex, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Aryion Dupree Jackson pleaded guilty Dec. 19, 2022, in two separate cases. He admitted to the sex trafficking of a minor…

One on One with Human Trafficking (HT) Advocate Victor B. Williams
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One on One with Human Trafficking (HT) Advocate Victor B. Williams

SOUTH FLORIDA – Human trafficking in Florida continues to be a problem. South Florida Caribbean News caught up with internationally renowned and respected Human Trafficking (HT) advocate Victor B. Williams. He is the Founder of Quest2freedom (Q2F™), an Anti-Human Trafficking organization dedicated to defeating the global issues surrounding human trafficking through a holistic approach to…

AG Kaul announces Wisconsin anti-human trafficking task force
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AG Kaul announces Wisconsin anti-human trafficking task force

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a new statewide, multi-disciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and ensuring justice is served by those who commit the crime. The Wisconsin Anti-Human…

Long Beach man charged with human trafficking, pimping 2 women
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Long Beach man charged with human trafficking, pimping 2 women

A 42-year-old Long Beach man was arrested and charged with human trafficking and pimping two women, authorities announced Thursday. Darrell Elder was arrested Jan. 31 after a weeklong investigation in Anaheim, according to a news release from the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. Authorities said they contacted a woman believed to be a sex worker…