Arrests made in 'takedown' of sex trafficking operation on L.A.'s Figueroa corridor - BERITAJA

Federal and section rule enforcement agencies arrested 9 group Wednesday, portion of what officials described arsenic a awesome “takedown” of a activity trafficking cognition successful the Figueroa corridor of South Los Angeles.

The operation, which unfolded early Wednesday morning, progressive Homeland Security Investigations and the Los Angeles Police Department, according to First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli, who said they were “targeting quality trafficking successful the Figueroa corridor, wherever girls arsenic young arsenic 14 are being sold for sex.”

A spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s agency successful L.A. said an apprehension was besides made Monday tied to the case.

A national indictment unsealed Wednesday said the accused were “members and associates of an statement known arsenic the ‘Hoovers.’”

Authorities scheme to merchandise much specifications astatine a Wednesday greeting property conference.