The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) conducted a four-day operation throughout San Diego County targeting sex buyers and traffickers.
"Operation Century Week" was conducted from April 5 to 8 in partnership with the Sheriff's Department, Chula Vista, Escondido, and San Diego Police Departments. A total of 144 men were arrested for being in violation of Penal Code § 647(b)(2) - Solicitation of Prostitution.
HTTF is committed to combating human trafficking by recovering victims and holding their offenders accountable, while also addressing the demand side of the problem. Sex buyers drive the demand for human trafficking, which results in an increase of offenders and victims and contributes to negative consequences victims of human trafficking endure.
HTTF is a cooperative effort involving:
California Department of Justice
California Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security and Investigations
National City Police Department
San Diego City Attorney's Office
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
San Diego County Probation Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
San Diego Police Department
United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of California
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the confidential National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888 or text 233733.
Visit humantraffickinghotline.org/ for more resources.
