Six people were arrested during a prostitution bust in Ventura County.
The operation involved detectives with the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force targeting sex buyers in Thousand Oaks on Oct. 22.
The bust was part of a 10-day statewide effort called “Operation Trick R Treat” that was led by the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
“This year’s operation primarily focused on apprehending commercial sex buyers — commonly referred to as ‘tricks’ in the commercial sex industry,” the sheriff’s department explained.
On Nov. 13, authorities identified the six male suspects who were taken into custody for the alleged solicitation of prostitution:
Kerolos Nasralla, 20, Moorpark
Christopher Kilbert, 37, Oxnard
Mauricio Jimenez Jr., 42, Oxnard
Jose Garcia, 47, Thousand Oaks
Jason Lightfoot, 51, Newbury Park
Following their arrest, the suspects were also “provided education on how the demand for commercial sex contributes to human trafficking–related crimes,” deputies said.
The operation was a joint effort by:
Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force
Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
Ventura Police Department
Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit
Thousand Oaks Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Thousand Oaks Police Department Direct Enforcement Unit
“The VCHTTF investigates both labor and sex trafficking occurring within Ventura County,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement. “The task force hopes to raise awareness about human trafficking within the community. Detectives believe that these proactive enforcement efforts are crucial in the fight against human trafficking.”
Anyone who believes they are a victim, or who knows a victim of human trafficking, is encouraged to contact 211 or their local law enforcement agency to be connected with services.
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