The Brief
- “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild” resulted in the rescue of 177 human trafficking victims and the arrest of 547 suspects across California.
- The operation was conducted by over 100 agencies statewide from January 26 to February 1, 2025.
- In LA County, over 230 arrests were made, including 205 by the LAPD, with 11 minors rescued and 166 adults identified as trafficking victims receiving support services.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, there is help available. Talk to highly trained anti-trafficking advocates at the National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888, or by texting 233733.
LOS ANGELES – A major statewide operation, “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild,” led by the Los Angeles Police Department and supported by over 100 law enforcement agencies, resulted in the rescue of 177 human trafficking victims and the arrest of over 500 suspects. The operation, conducted from January 26 to February 1, 2025, highlights the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and provide support to victims.
547 arrested in human trafficking operation
What We Know: Authorities from the LAPD, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,, and over 100 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Reclaim & Rebuild. The operation resulted in the arrest of 547 individuals across California for various criminal charges related to human trafficking.
- 333 exploiters were arrested.
- 11 minors were rescued and placed in protective custody.
- 166 adults were identified as trafficking victims and received support services.
‘Preying on young girls and boys’
Local Perspective: Los Angeles County saw significant enforcement efforts, with over 230 arrests made by the LAPD, LASD, and Long Beach Police Department. The LAPD alone reported 205 arrests, including suspects accused of trafficking minors as young as 14 years old.
“Our actions saved one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, one 16-year-old, and two 17-year-olds from lives that were being exploited by abuse and danger,” said LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell.…