This general is for identifying, discussing, mapping, researching and tracking various trafficking networks. There is a consistent trend of data showing that networks move though and rely on urban areas, specifically Sanctuary Cities. Feel free to submit tips or contribute with memes, infographs etc.
Trafficking can happen in many forms depending on the product being moved (human, guns, drugs, rare animals/art, organs etc.) and involve many different groups and organizations. We track all types.
Do not encourage violence here, we aren't trying to give them any excuses to shut it down.
Newcomers should pay attention to shills targeting these threads with discrediting/discouraging attempts as well as injection of misinformation and bad leads.
As the tile suggests, we are looking into the East Coast and the trafficking networks within. Anyone with worthwhile intel is more than welcome to drop it here. While we may focus on a particular area at one time we are open to discussion about other regions as well.
TRAFFICKING NEWS & RELATED EVENTS:
Multi-agency sting focused on helping human trafficking victims nets 44 prostitution arrests
>wdel.com
U.S. Navy Seals and Retired Police Join Forces to Rescue Human Trafficking Teen Victims
>people.com
ICE removes fugitive alien wanted for human trafficking in El Salvador
>ice.gov
ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking
>coindesk.com