SeaTac Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit recently helped arrest two people in a major human trafficking investigation at a local motel, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the arrests were made in partnership with several agencies, including the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a man was indicted on federal charges related to the trafficking of adults and minors. A woman was also arrested and booked into jail for investigation of human trafficking.
Officials did not release the names of the suspects, the name of the motel, or additional details about the investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office said the case involved cooperation among local and federal agencies working to combat human trafficking in South King County communities.
Human trafficking investigations involving minors are typically prosecuted at both the state and federal levels, depending on the scope of the allegations and the agencies involved.
Video
The King County Sheriff’s Office released the following video connected to the investigation and credited SeaTac Police and the Street Crimes Unit for their work on the case:


Recent Comments