Operation Disrupt the Demand: Task Force Arrests 32 Suspects Related to Solicitation of Prostitution and Exploitation 

July 3, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that between June 23 and June 27, 2025, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted Operation Disrupt the Demand. Operation Disrupt the Demand was focused on rescuing victims of sexual slavery, identifying and arresting their captors, and disrupting the demand of these vulnerable victims by targeting their customers. Human Trafficking Investigators from the Sheriff's Department's Gangs/Narcotics Division oversaw the county-wide operation in conjunction with the San Bernardino Police Department, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, along with local victim advocacy partners. 

Over the one-week period, investigators arrested 28 individuals for solicitation of prostitution, an individual for solicitation of prostitution of a minor, and three for pimping/pandering. Additionally, investigators rescued three victims of human trafficking who were provided services and resources. 

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department seeks to disrupt the demand for sex trafficking rings operating within San Bernardino County and will aggressively identify, pursue, and apprehend those who seek to exploit these vulnerable victims. Through proactive enforcement operations, Human Trafficking Investigators diligently work to reduce future demand for sex trafficking by identifying and arresting sex buyers and rescuing those forced into sexual servitude.

Anyone wishing to report activities related to human trafficking to the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force, can do so directly by calling (909) 387-8400 or by email at humantrafficking@sbcsd.org. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com, or the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at (888) 373-7888.

DATE/TIME: June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025
INCIDENT: Operation Disrupt the Demand
LOCATION: Throughout San Bernardino County
SUSPECT(S): Multiple
VICTIM(S): Confidential
Refer: Sheriff's Public Affairs
Station: San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force
Phone No. (909) 387-8400

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department