Follow The Money

When police announce a “major human trafficking bust,” headlines light up with arrests, “rescues,” and charges. What’s missing is the other number: the cost to law enforcement. Behind every press release is a taxpayer-funded operation that runs like a small war campaign - planning meetings, multi-agency coordination, surveillance details, undercover buys, decoy locations, digital forensics, equipment rentals, vehicles and fuel, command staff, and, yes, a polished media rollout.