The Brief
- Brooklyn Center police say 17 women and girls were identified as human trafficking victims during raids at four hotels.
- The operation led to 28 arrests and the recovery of seven firearms, according to police.
- Seven SWAT teams were involved in the raids, which police say ended without any reported injuries.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Authorities now say 17 women and underage victims were rescued and are getting help after law enforcement raided four hotels in Brooklyn Center last week as part of a human trafficking, drugs, and weapons investigation.
Women and girls rescued
What we know:
In an update on Wednesday, one week after the early morning raid on Wednesday, Sept. 9, Brooklyn Center police now say 17 women and girls were identified as victims of human trafficking during the investigation.
Police say those victims are now being connected with services and assistance. Officers say it’s possible more victims could be identified in coming days. …