AG Bonta announced the results of a human trafficking operation focused on quelling the demand for illegal commercial sex. The operation occurred on July 15 in Sacramento County with the goal of arresting sex buyers, assisting trafficking victims, and ultimately, arresting traffickers. As a result of the operation, 13 individuals were arrested. Additionally, SRHTTF recovered a juvenile trafficking victim reported missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and provided them with essential services.

“The California Department of Justice will continue to dismantle sex trafficking networks by cutting off the demand for these illegal services and supporting survivors along the way. It is vital that our efforts remain rooted in a trauma-informed, culturally competent approach that prioritizes the dignity, healing, and diverse backgrounds of survivors. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are profound violations of human rights that have no place in California. I am grateful for the dedication of our law enforcement and community partners here in Sacramento. This operation proves that when we work together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish to make California safer.” -AG Bonta