21 males busted in Place County prostitution sting

A main human trafficking operation in Placer County resulted in almost two dozen males busted for alleged intercourse solicitation, drug possession and extra.

Undercover brokers with the Placer County Sheriff’s Workplace Operations Unit performed a two-day sting the place they contacted intercourse patrons all through the county. The operation busted 21 males cited for soliciting prostitution, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.

Through the sting, brokers contacted people who have been “trying to buy intercourse, generally known as ‘johns.’”

4 of the would-be intercourse patrons have been additionally cited for drug possession, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.

Authorities mentioned one of many males was discovered to be carrying a hid, loaded firearm and not using a allow. He’ll face further costs. 

Video from the operation confirmed brokers chasing after suspects and different clips of males being handcuffed. 

“Human trafficking is complicated, and there’s no single method to addressing it,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.

“In Placer County, legislation enforcement and our group companions work from a number of totally different angles, together with figuring out and supporting survivors, investigating traffickers and addressing the components that may contribute to exploitation.”

Representatives with Stand Up Placer, a nonprofit group that helps survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking, and brokers spoke with cited people “concerning the influence their actions can have and the connection between the acquisition of intercourse and human trafficking,” based on the sheriff’s workplace.

Authorities mentioned a lot of the trafficking they see within the county includes solicitation by relationship apps and on-line. 

Stand Up Placer presents a confidential webchat for survivors and victims of human trafficking, sexual assault and home violence.