2 women freed from alleged forced prostitution in San Jose

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Roberto Edwards, 29, was arrested in San Jose on Nov. 20 on suspicion of pimping and pandering; another man was arrested for solicitation.

Two women were taken into safety by police and are receiving support services.

The SJPD Human Trafficking Task Force conducted the operation as part of increased enforcement ahead of February’s Super Bowl.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A 29-year-old man was arrested in San Jose last week on suspicion of pimping and pandering, police said.

Arrests made during enforcement operation

Roberto Edwards was taken into custody on Nov. 20 along with another man, who was not identified and was arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution, the San Jose Police Department said Wednesday.

Police said two women were taken to safety and are receiving support services.

Increased enforcement ahead of Super Bowl

The operation was carried out by the police department’s Human Trafficking Task Force, which officials said is increasing enforcement efforts leading up to the Super Bowl in February in Santa Clara.

The department said that crimes such as human trafficking and sexual exploitation historically increase in cities hosting large events.

2 women freed from alleged forced prostitution in San Jose

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