Human Trafficking task force makes 43 arrests, helps 72 victims in 2025

Throughout 2025, the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force (MVHTTF) carried out multiple operations aimed at rescuing victims and holding traffickers accountable.

The task force conducted 90 search warrants and 5 consent searches, resulting in 84 indictments and 43 arrests of individuals involved in human trafficking throughout the year.

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The task force also initiated 32 new investigations, received 84 human trafficking tips, and seized $98,039 in U.S. currency linked to criminal activity.

“Our message is simple – Don’t buy sex in Ohio,” Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said. “Under the strong leadership of Sheriff Streck, the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is reinforcing that those who seek to buy or sell sex will face criminal consequences.”…

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