TULARE, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it has taken down a large human trafficking ring, and one of their own correctional deputies is among those who are suspected. The male deputy was not identified. He has not been charged, but has been placed on paid administrative leave. (Listen below) Nearly 50 juveniles and adults were being exploited in the sex trade industry. Some of the victims are as young as 14 said Tulare Co. Sheriff Boudreaux.
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