Five men were arrested in Visalia for soliciting prostitution, and four adult victims were rescued during a human trafficking detail by Tulare County detectives. (Tulare County SO)
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Five men were arrested in the Visalia area following a human trafficking detail conducted by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Porterville Police Department on Friday and Saturday.
Edward Pena, 41, of Tulare; Fernando Martinez, 53, of Orange Cove; Roy Pearce, 43, and Arturo Zaragoza, 43, both of Visalia; and David Abundiz, 56, of Reedley, were taken into custody for soliciting prostitution, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
During the operation, detectives also rescued four adult women who were identified as victims of human trafficking.
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The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said it remains committed to preventing human trafficking and assisting victims.
Those seeking help can contact TCSO at (559) 733-6218 or Tip Now at (559) 725-4194. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is also available at 1 (888) 373-7888.
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