Investigators in Atlanta have arrested nearly three dozen people in connection with sex trafficking ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, authorities said.
Jan. 31 (UPI) — Investigators in Atlanta have arrested nearly three dozen people in connection with sex trafficking ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, authorities said.
Officials didn’t detail charges but said 33 people have been arrested in the roundup, which will continue over the next few days.
The FBI said major events like the Super Bowl commonly bring big-spending travelers and tourists to an area for a short period of time, and are often associated with an uptick in sex trafficking.
Anti-sex trafficking advocates are working to inform the public about warning signs, and are urged to notify authorities if they believe someone’s being used as part of a sex-trafficking ring.
