Thread: Feds: Atlanta emerging as a human trafficking hub

January 21, 2011

Feds: Atlanta emerging as a human trafficking hub
KATE BRUMBACK
Associated Press Fri Jan 21, 2011, 02:00 PM EST

ATLANTA — Federal authorities are highlighting Atlanta’s emergence as a hub in human trafficking along the East Coast as they try to raise awareness about the problem and generate tips from the public.

Human trafficking has been increasing in the Atlanta area and the crimes are often hard to uncover because many victims are reluctant to come forward, Brock Nicholson, acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Georgia and the Carolinas, told The Associated Press Thursday.

“We’re trying to get the word out to the public but specifically to what we believe are potential victims of human trafficking so hopefully we can get them or someone near them to come forward to be able to bring the tragedy of what’s happening to light,â€

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