Over 150 arrested in investigation targeting predators, human trafficking

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:57:57 +0000

The Hillsborough County Sheriff announced six people were rescued and 171 people arrested in a large operation targeting human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against kids.

Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the results of "Operation Unmasking Predators" at a news conference Thursday morning. The operation was led by the sheriff's office's Human Trafficking Squad, Sexual Predator Unit and Internet Predator Unit. https://www.wtsp.com/article/n....ews/crime/hillsborou