OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — State agents from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics made an arrest in a human trafficking investigation in Oklahoma City. It all started after they said another law enforcement agency notified OBN about a case that sparked some concern.
OBN said the other agency met with the alleged suspect for an unrelated incident.
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“After their encounter, they did contact us and said there were signs that this may involve a female who may be trafficked,” said Mark Woodward, a spokesman for OBN.
Agents said the investigation only lasted a few days as human trafficking cases are a top priority.
We started an investigation—our human trafficking unit did—and we did find significant evidence that did point, that she was a victim,” said Woodward.
Agents got an arrest warrant and just before noon on Monday arrested 38-year-old Michael Martinez at the Econo Lodge near I-40 and Meridian Avenue.
