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Eight arrested in suspected human trafficking ring that may have victimized thousands: DOJ

Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eight people were arrested Tuesday in connection with what federal authorities believe is a sprawling human smuggling operation that may have victimized thousands of migrants. Erminia Serrano Piedra, also known as "Boss Lady," allegedly ran the operation along with seven others, federal... Read More.

109 live animals found in women’s luggage in massive airport wildlife trafficking bust

Wednesday, June 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two women have been arrested in Thailand for allegedly attempting to smuggle at least 109 live animals in their luggage -- including porcupines, armadillos, turtles, chameleons and snakes -- as they tried to board a flight to India. The incident occurred on Monday... Read More.

Gaetz’s fundraising dips as sex trafficking investigation intensifies

Tuesday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the federal investigation into possible sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz continues, his campaign's fundraising has been dwindling. In its latest campaign finance disclosure filed on Monday, the Gaetz campaign reported raising $534,000 in the final three months of last year... Read More.

Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Matt Gaetz takes plea

Wednesday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A close friend and former government employee of Joel Greenberg, Joe Ellicott, is set to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and distribution of a controlled substance in the latest development in an investigation that includes a probe into... Read More.

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on 5 of 6 counts in sex trafficking case

Friday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A jury has convicted Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on five of six counts related to the abuse and trafficking of underage girls. Maxwell faced a six-count indictment for allegedly conspiring with and aiding Epstein in... Read More.

Gaetz campaign paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation

Friday, July 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Rep. Matt Gaetz faces an ongoing federal investigation into alleged sex trafficking, a new campaign finance report reveals how the Florida congressman is spending the funds that he's raised amid the scandal. Since news broke in late March that the Justice Department... Read More.

DHS launches operation to combat transnational organizations trafficking migrants across border

Wednesday, April 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the world has seen images of migrant children being dropped over the border or left for dead, the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced an effort to prevent transnational crime organizations from smuggling migrants across the border. DHS said "Operation Sentinel"... Read More.

Accused of drug trafficking, Honduran president a critical challenge for Biden’s immigration plans

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By CONOR FINNEGAN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will begin calling leaders from Central America this week as she takes the lead for the Biden administration on tackling a surge in migration to the southern U.S. border.But one... Read More.

Former USA gymnastics coach John Geddert dead after trafficking, assault charges filed

Thursday, February 25 by ABC News

By MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Former USA gymnastics coach John Geddert, who led the 2012 U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team to win gold, died by suicide Thursday after charges of human trafficking and sexual assault were announced against... Read More.

‘El Chapo’s’ wife arrested on drug trafficking charges, DOJ announces

Tuesday, February 23 by ABC News

By ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested Monday in Virginia at Dulles International Airport on international drug trafficking charges, with prosecutors accusing her of participating in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, meth, heroin and... Read More.

Alleged trafficking victim wants to drop her lawsuit, Ghislaine Maxwell objects

Wednesday, December 9 by ABC News

By JAMES HILL, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- One of the three alleged victims in the criminal indictment of Ghislaine Maxwell is attempting to dismiss her civil lawsuit against Maxwell and the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, but attorneys for Maxwell are... Read More.

Kenyan police arrest hospital officials in connection with child trafficking ring

Thursday, November 19 by ABC News

By MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News(LONDON) -- Kenyan police have arrested at least three medical officers from a public hospital in Nairobi for their alleged involvement in a child trafficking ring."During an operation by police to unearth the organized... Read More.

Stories tagged with: trafficking

Eight arrested in suspected human trafficking ring that may have victimized thousands: DOJ

109 live animals found in women’s luggage in massive airport wildlife trafficking bust

Gaetz’s fundraising dips as sex trafficking investigation intensifies

Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Matt Gaetz takes plea

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on 5 of 6 counts in sex trafficking case

Gaetz campaign paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation

DHS launches operation to combat transnational organizations trafficking migrants across border

Accused of drug trafficking, Honduran president a critical challenge for Biden’s immigration plans

Former USA gymnastics coach John Geddert dead after trafficking, assault charges filed

‘El Chapo’s’ wife arrested on drug trafficking charges, DOJ announces

Alleged trafficking victim wants to drop her lawsuit, Ghislaine Maxwell objects

Kenyan police arrest hospital officials in connection with child trafficking ring

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