Super Bowl 53 and Sex-Trafficking
Story From:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jan 30, 2019
By Alexis Stevens
Super Bowl Security: 33 Arrested on Sex-Trafficking Charges
With the Super Bowl just days away, federal law enforcement officials announced Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in metro Atlanta on sex-trafficking charges. Authorities said they had also rescued four victims as part of the operation.
Advocates have warned that large sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, are attractive to those in the sex-trafficking trade. They say the crime can surge when lots of free-spending travelers are around.
The 33 arrests came during the past four days, according to Nick Annan, Homeland Security Investigations special agent in charge. But Annan declined to discuss specifics of the cases, citing ongoing efforts that will continue throughout the week.
“We plan to continue what we’re doing,” Annan said.
Dozens of school buses made a major statement to combat human trafficking in the heart of Atlanta.