Overview
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta released results of the October operation spanning 15 states and involving more than 150 law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, and corporate partners.
- Authorities reported 34 arrests nationwide and 77 trafficking survivors offered services, including three minors.
- In San Diego County, the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force ran simultaneous efforts in National City and hotel settings, recovering two juveniles and contacting 13 adults for services.
- The hotel “outcall” tactic used undercover responses to online commercial sex ads involving suspected or known minors to arrange meetings where survivors could be interviewed and connected to help.
- Officials said the coordinated model seeks to expand investigations and prosecutions while delivering culturally competent, victim‑centered assistance through the California DOJ’s Victims’ Services Unit and partner providers.