The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) conducted a four-day operation throughout San Diego County targeting sex buyers and traffickers.

"Operation Century Week" was conducted from April 5 to 8 in partnership with the Sheriff's Department, Chula Vista, Escondido, and San Diego Police Departments. A total of 144 men were arrested for being in violation of Penal Code § 647(b)(2) - Solicitation of Prostitution.

To download video of "Operation Century Week" for broadcast click here.

HTTF is committed to combating human trafficking by recovering victims and holding their offenders accountable, while also addressing the demand side of the problem. Sex buyers drive the demand for human trafficking, which results in an increase of offenders and victims and contributes to negative consequences victims of human trafficking endure.

HTTF is a cooperative effort involving: 

• California Department of Justice
• California Highway Patrol
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Homeland Security and Investigations
• National City Police Department 
• San Diego City Attorney's Office
• San Diego County District Attorney's Office
• San Diego County Probation Department
• San Diego County Sheriff's Department
• San Diego Police Department
• United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of California 

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the confidential National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888 or text 233733. Visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ for more resources. 

Media Contact
Task Force Commander Gennie Franco
San Diego County Human Trafficking Task Force
(858) 583-7203