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Coverage dated November 2, 2026

5 arrested in Ventura human trafficking sting

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

Five people were arrested during a human trafficking operation in Ventura on Oct. 29. Detectives made the arrests after setting up a sting operation at a local motel. The suspects were arrested for arriving at the motel or attempting to solicit prostitution, according to the Ventura Police Departmen…

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Ventura Police arrest five people in human trafficking enforcement operation (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ventura Police arrested five people in an undercover human trafficking at a local motel on Thursday. The VPD Special Victims Unit, Major Crimes Unit and Street Crimes Unit worked to arrest the five individuals after their attempts to solicit prostitution.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    5 arrested in Ventura human trafficking sting (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Five people were arrested during a human trafficking operation in Ventura on Oct. 29. Detectives made the arrests after setting up a sting operation at a local motel. The suspects were arrested for arriving at the motel or attempting to solicit prostitution, according to the Ventura Police Departmen…

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