Overview
- Results announced Tuesday detail a Jan. 25–31 statewide crackdown led by the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force with participation from about 80 agencies.
- Authorities reported 71 suspected traffickers and 328 suspected sex buyers among those arrested, with additional weapons and illegal items recovered during raids.
- In Los Angeles County, a citizen tip in Walnut led to months of surveillance, multiple residential brothel busts, and 192 arrests including enforcement along the Figueroa Street corridor.
- Investigators said traffickers and victims traveled from other states, citing ties to Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri, Washington, Virginia, Idaho, and Mississippi.
- Prosecutors said they will pursue felony charges where supported by evidence, continue year-round enforcement and parole or probation checks, and seek legislative changes such as stiffer penalties and a potential sex-buyer registry.