Oyogist.com has learnt that Thirty-three children has been rescued from captivity during an anti-trafficking operation in Southern California titled “Operation Lost Angels” the FBI’s LA field office announced yesterday.
The FBI launched the initiative in collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and more than two dozen law enforcement agencies.
“The FBI considers human trafficking modern day slavery and the minors engaged in commercial sex trafficking are considered victims,” FBI Assistant Director Kristi K. Johnson said in a statement.
“While this operation surged resources over a limited period of time with great success, the FBI and our partners investigate child sex trafficking every day of the year and around the clock.” He noted.