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Sex trafficking crackdown in National City, Encinitas, nets 12 arrests

Coast News wire servicesDecember 19, 2024

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ENCINITAS — A multi-agency crackdown on sex trafficking crimes in the San Diego area resulted in a dozen solicitation arrests and support-service interventions on behalf...

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Human trafficking victims highlight September awareness event

Steve PuterskiAugust 11, 2021

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CARLSBAD — Human trafficking is a serious problem in San Diego County, with between 3,000 and 8,000 people trafficked annually. For Alisha Merlo, her volunteer...

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Nonprofit helping victims of sex trafficking wins fight for new home

Tigist LayneFebruary 25, 2021

February 25, 202101261

ESCONDIDO – After a years-long legal dispute with the state, a San Diego non-profit that helps victims of sex-trafficking is moving forward with its new...

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Vigilantes, task forces and nonprofits crusade against San Diego’s illicit sex economy

Jordan IngramSeptember 28, 2020September 29, 2020

September 28, 2020September 29, 20204 23749

REGION — After 18 months of allegedly exchanging messages online with a 14-year-old child, a Leucadia bagel store owner agreed to meet the youth in...

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Tips sought on whereabouts of sex-trafficking fugitive

Coast News wire servicesSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020September 25, 202003625

REGION — The FBI reached out to the public this week for help in tracking down a man who faces federal charges for allegedly operating...