Eight arrested during anti-human trafficking sting in San Diego, National City

Eight people were arrested during an anti-human trafficking sting conducted earlier this month in San Diego and National City, the California Attorney General’s Office announced Friday.

The multi-agency San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force conducted “Operation Better Pathways” from Aug. 12 through Aug. 15 in “areas known for sexual exploitation” within the two cities.

Along with the eight arrests, the A.G.’s office said 13 “potential victims and survivors” — including one minor — were “recovered and offered support services” as a result of the operation. The eight people were arrested on suspicion of four felonies and four misdemeanors, though the A.G.’s office didn’t specify what those alleged crimes were…

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