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Documented on the original SlaveryMap (2008–2016). We don’t have a verifiable source on file yet. Know one?
What happened
FBI and Human Trafficking Task Force in Los Angeles accused the defendants of crimes. U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement/ U.S. Department of Labor were also involved. Nine defendants have been arrested thus far. One a fugitive until recently arrested on September 15th, 2008. Intervention and investigations began into the ring after one of the trafficking drivers contacted authorities in October 2006.
Response and intervention
Human Trafficking Task Force of LA dedicated to finding victims of human trafficking, who endure horrific abuse, as well as find those who are responsible for the sufferings. Human Trafficking is prioritized in Justice Department. N/A because case still under investigation N/A at this time One trafficking driver, part of this sex ring, uncovered injustices