Florida Attorney General concerned about human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl
Floridaโs top prosecutor is warning the public about human trafficking ahead of the Super Bowl. โWith entertainment events such as the Super Bowl, there is an increase in human trafficking,โ Moody said. In the week leading up to last yearโs Super Bowl in Miami, authorities arrested 44 people and rescued 22 victims of human trafficking, according to Moody. Law enforcement also works with the hospitality industry, like hotel employees, about how to spot trafficking, according to Bakeman. You can also call the human trafficking hotline at (888) 373-7888.
More than 170 arrested in Florida human trafficking case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ More than 170 people were arrested on charges ranging from solicitation of prostitution to human trafficking of a minor in case involving a girl who was 13 when the two-year investigation began, Florida law enforcement authorities announced Tuesday. The investigation began in November 2018 when a Tallahassee police investigator noticed photos of a minor on a website offering sex for money. โNever have we had a case of this magnitude.โThe crimes also went far beyond the city line and included suspects from Alabama and Mississippi. Tallahassee police worked with several local, state and federal agencies during the investigation. โShe does have things to say,โ Bascom said.