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flag A major California crackdown rescued 170 trafficking victims, including 14 children, and led to 600+ arrests, with Los Angeles as a key hub.

flag A weeklong operation across California, Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, resulted in over 600 arrests and the rescue of 170 victims, including 14 children as young as 13, with Los Angeles County identified as a national epicenter for sex trafficking. flag Led by the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and involving dozens of agencies, the effort began after a citizen tip about a house in Walnut and uncovered residential brothels and exploitation networks. flag Victims came from multiple states and tribal lands, with survivors held in poor, abusive conditions. flag Authorities seized weapons and are processing felony and solicitation charges, while advocacy groups provide free legal, emotional, and job support. flag Officials are urging lawmakers to upgrade adult trafficking to a felony, calling the crisis a severe form of modern slavery.

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