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Human trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights. It involves the exploitation of individuals for the purposes of forced labor or sex work.
Human trafficking investigations are carried out by law enforcement agencies in order to identify and prosecute traffickers, and to rescue and support victims of trafficking. These investigations can be complex and often involve the coordination of multiple agencies and the use of specialized techniques. The success of a human trafficking investigation often depends on the cooperation of victims and witnesses, as well as the diligent work of law enforcement investigators.
CLEVELAND — Rachel Socorro is a human trafficking and labor trafficking survivor. “It’s happening right here in our communities; I was trafficked in an upper middle-class community right here in Northeast Ohio,” said Socorro. She was 19 years old, a new mother and was vulnerable when she said a family member trapped in a human…
VIDEO: FULL SLAVERY IN SUBURBIA SPECIAL: You might not realize it, but January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and this weekend, we’re shining the spotlight on the growing problem across the tri-state. The Turn To Tara team spent several months combing through new data, and it reveals some of the reasons why cases of human…
January is recognized as slavery and national human trafficking awareness month. Despite the emphasis on national awareness and that slavery was officially abolished in 1865, via the passage of the 13th Amendment, many Americans are often unaware of what it is and are shocked to find that human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, is…
The issue of sex and labor trafficking in Alabama will take center stage in Montgomery. The ninth annual Alabama Human Trafficking Summit will feature speakers from law enforcement to victims’ support groups. The event is taking place just after West Alabama law officers arrested fifteen people during an undercover sting operation. David Pinkleton is with…
NEWARK ― Local law enforcement and academia leaders converged at the Department of Homeland Security’s office on Wednesday to explain a joint effort between Montclair State University and the department’s law enforcement arm to combat human trafficking in New Jersey. The top priority of the joint effort is to develop an app and website that…
The co-founder of Stagecoach bus company, who faces human trafficking charges, is believed to be Scotland’s richest women and was made a dame for services to business and charity. Business mogul Dame Ann Gloag, 80, is one of four people facing allegations of trafficking and immigration offences, Police Scotland said. Her representatives said she firmly…
Stagecoach Group co-founder and former Manston airport owner Dame Ann Gloag has been charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation. The 80-year-old is one of four people to be charged. The others are family members. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “On 19 January 2023, four individuals were charged in connection with an investigation into…
Bus company tycoon Dame Ann Gloag has been charged as part of a human trafficking probe. The Stagecoach co-founder and multimillionaire, 80, was was charged with three others. Dame Ann, who is one of Scotland’s richest women and charity campaigner, is said to vehemently denies the accusations, a representative for the businesswoman has said tonight….
Canadian Police have charged three men with a human trafficking investigation in the Toronto area, all of whom are St Lucian nationals. According to police reports, a 15-year-old girl was recruited in Toronto to work in the sex trade through deception and coercion. The victim was sex trafficked by three men at a motel in…
By Declan Finucane Published January 9, 2023 at 4:11 pm Front-line police officers in Mississauga and Brampton are getting new, “first-of-its-kind” training to better fight the growing crime of human trafficking in the region. Peel Regional Police are set to release details of the “innovative” and “highly specialized” anti-human trafficking training for front-line cops and…
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