Southwest Florida task force arrests two people in human trafficking operation

Southwest Florida law enforcement arrested two people for “actively exploiting children” as part of a task force to combat human trafficking.

State Attorney Amira Fox announced the arrests at a press conference on Wednesday alongside the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

The State Attorney’s office said law enforcement identified 22 child victims as part of Operation Cybertip Surge. The multi-week operation spanned different jurisdictions and resulted in the seizure of 67 electronic devices, according to the State Attorney’s office…

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