On Tuesday, April 13, at approximately 12:00 PM, the San Bernardino Police Department's Vice Team and District Resource Officers conducted a street-level John and Prostitution Operation. The operation is part of an ongoing effort, through heavy presence and enforcement, to suppress human trafficking and prostitution in San Bernardino.
The operation by targeting focused on the purchasers, "Johns" attempting to solicit prostitutes and prostitutes trying to solicit "Johns." During the operation, officers arrested six suspects for violation of PC 647(b)(2) - (Sex Buyer) Solicitation for Prostitution, and an additional four suspects for violation of PC 647 (b)(1)-(Sex Seller) Solicitation for Prostitution. One female victim was rescued, one pimp investigated, and six vehicles were impounded.
Community involvement plays an integral part in the fight against human trafficking, and law enforcement appreciates and encourages the assistance and information provided by the public. Anyone wishing to report activities or concerns related to human trafficking to the San Bernardino Police Department's Vice Team can do so directly by calling (909) 384-5667 or by email at vice@sbcity.org. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME, or you may leave the information on the WE-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
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