73 Arrested, 4 Rescued in Human Trafficking Operation 

February 5, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.E.A.T.) Task Force conducted its annual undercover operation, Reclaim and Rebuild, aimed at combating human trafficking within our communities. Over the course of the six-day operation, 73 individuals were arrested, four victims were rescued and provided with services, and 25 search warrants were served.

Out of 80 agencies across the state, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office ranked third in the amount of arrests during this operation, an achievement made possible by a specialized and highly trained team dedicated to combating human trafficking and holding exploiters accountable throughout Stanislaus County.

The Sheriff’s Office thanks all partner agencies that assisted with this operation, including the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Without Permission, HAVEN - Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments.

If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available 24/7 through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting HELP to 233733 (BEFREE). Local resources are also available through Without Permission and HAVEN – Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments.

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Source: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office