Trafficking victims rescued in CA operation

STOCKTON, CA – A recent operation led by the South King County Sheriff’s Office successfully rescued two human trafficking victims and resulted in multiple arrests. The operation, conducted on January 29, was part of a broader effort by the King County Human Trafficking Task Force to combat trafficking in the region. During the operation, a dramatic scene unfolded when one of the victims managed to escape by leaping from a moving vehicle at a truck …

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Life sentence for Texas trucker in murder case

DALLAS, TX – In a case that highlights the grim realities of human trafficking and violence against women, a federal jury has convicted 28-year-old truck driver Nissan Hazard of kidnapping and murdering a young woman in Dallas. The victim, a 25-year-old Army veteran and mother, was reportedly involved in sex work, a situation her family attributes to being a victim of sex trafficking. The woman, identified as Kaliyah Zangari, was from San Diego, California. Before …

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Routine theft investigation leads to dramatic rescue of teenage girl

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland Police Department (KPD) officers made a significant rescue during a routine theft investigation at a motel in Totem Lake. The officers discovered and rescued a 16-year-old girl who they believed was a victim of human trafficking. The investigation began with a theft report at a local gas station. KPD patrol officers noticed a suspicious vehicle near Motel 6 and decided to investigate further. The FBI had provided information about a missing …

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