Seattle police say a two-day enforcement operation along Aurora Avenue led to multiple arrests and the rescue of trafficking victims as authorities intensified efforts to combat human trafficking and violent crime in one of the city’s most troubled corridors. The operation stylized Operation Circuit Breaker, brought together local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to target traffickers, buyers and other criminal activity.
During the operation, officers contacted 60 individuals involved in the commercial sex trade, with 10 accepting services and support from outreach teams. Police also removed three juveniles from the area, returning two to their families while another was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. Four people identified as suspected traffickers or buyers were arrested as part of the operation.