For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026
OPD News:
OPD Arrests 70+ This Year in Ongoing Human Trafficking Enforcement
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is continuing our enforcement efforts along International Boulevard to address human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, which have had a major impact on this area.
In the latest investigation on March 2, 2026, OPD arrested six men for soliciting prostitution. Three were from Oakland, and the others were from Hayward, San Mateo, and Redwood City. Two more men, from Oakland and San Francisco, were arrested for loitering with the intent to purchase commercial sex.
In an earlier investigation on February 18, 2026, four men were arrested, two from Oakland, one from Emeryville, and one from Richmond, for solicitation of prostitution and loitering with the intent to purchase commercial sex.
So far this year, 71 people have been arrested in targeted investigations against human trafficking. These efforts are meant to reduce trafficking along International Boulevard by holding sex buyers responsible, stopping commercial sexual exploitation, and making the area safer.
In addition to enforcement, OPD also focuses on helping people who are being exploited by connecting them with services and resources to support their safety and well-being.
OPD is committed to working with community members, advocacy partners, and service providers to address human trafficking, support victims, and improve safety throughout Oakland.
If you have information about human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation, please call the Human Trafficking Hotline at (510) 238-2373.
Related articles:
https://www.oaklandca.gov/News-Releases/Police/11-More-Arrested-in-Targeted-Human-Trafficking-Enforcement-Investigation
https://www.oaklandca.gov/News-Releases/Police/Eight-Arrested-During-Human-Trafficking-Enforcement-Investigation
https://www.oaklandca.gov/News-Releases/Police/Targeted-OPD-Investigations-Lead-to-20-Arrests-in-Two-Weeks
