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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) recently conducted a half-day sting operation in an effort to combat human trafficking and focus on recovery of victims.
On December 7, detectives rescued one female, believed to be a victim, and arrested three males suspected of soliciting prostitution, who were cited for Pandering, a Class A misdemeanor.
“These are not easy cases. Traffickers tend to target those with vulnerabilities, such as poverty, homelessness, or drug addiction and our detectives deserve credit for convictions. It’s continuous work to find those who are involved and gain the trust of victims that we’re here to help, so they don’t end up being part of a cycle,” said Captain Jeff Brester, Green Bay Police Department.
The Green Bay Police Department was assisted in this operation by the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Awaken Wisconsin, a non-profit increasing awareness of human trafficking.
Common warning signs that a person is a victim of human trafficking can include habitual truancy, habitual running away, increased drug use, family abuse, or they have an unnamed source of money.
If you suspect that someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the Green Bay Police Department at (920) 448-3200 for help. For additional information on Awaken Wisconsin, visit https://www.awakenjustice.org/awaken-wisconsin.
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