On Friday, August 12, 2022, the Pomona Police Department Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Team (SETT) conducted an undercover operation focused on recovering juveniles, arresting sex workers, suspected traffickers, and sex purchasers. SETT was assisted by the Los Angeles FBI Sex Trafficking Task Force and the Inglewood Police Department. The Operation was conducted along East Holt Ave. and Indian Hill Blvd. between the hours of 3 PM – 1 AM.
During the operation, a total of four arrests were made for violation of California Penal Code Section 647(b) – Prostitution and four citations were issued.
The Pomona Police Department takes a proactive approach to combating human trafficking and utilizes the assistance of other agencies to provide a victim-centered approach. The Pomona Police Department Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking Team (SETT) conduct enforcement and investigates cases of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Investigators believe there may be unidentified victims related to human trafficking and urge anyone with information to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909) 620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or via text message to 233733.
