Local group targets illicit massage parlors in fight against human trafficking

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Members of Project 721 dedicate their time to fight human trafficking in Charlotte.

“Based (on) online forums and reviews, what we find are places posing as massage parlors but are actually selling sex,” an organizer said.

>> In the video at the top of this webpage, the lengths they go to in trying to end the epidemic.

Agents see increase in human trafficking cases Agents see increase in human trafficking cases

Resources:

• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
• Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)

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