31 Arrested in Fresno Human Trafficking Operation

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

February 6, 2025

A weeklong human trafficking operation in Fresno resulted in 31 arrests, 22 impounded vehicles, and a recovered firearm, with victim assistance provided. (GV Wire File)

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A weeklong human trafficking operation in Fresno led to 31 arrests, 22 impounded vehicles, and the recovery of a firearm, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement Thursday.

The Fresno Police Department told GV Wire that the operation took place in the Madison Avenue and Sixth Street area in Fresno.

The operation, conducted the last week of January, involved the Fresno Police Department, Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.

Officers targeted sex workers and sex purchasers, citing their negative impact on residents and businesses.

During the operation, officers worked with Breaking the Chains and Fresno EOC Central Valley Against Human Trafficking to provide assistance to trafficking victims.

Officials said similar enforcement efforts will continue in the city.

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Authorities urge anyone with information about human trafficking to call the Human Trafficking Hotline at (559) 621-5950.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.