SJPD Arrests Three Human Traffickers During Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

After receiving multiple community tips, the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) conducted a two-month long investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects for operating residential brothels in the city of San José.

On August 28, 2024, the SJPD HTTF, in collaboration with multiple SJPD specialized units, executed three search warrants at suspected residential brothels located at the 200 block of Palacio Royal Circle, the 700 block of Bonita Avenue, and the 1100 block of Gifford Avenue.

During the execution of the search warrants, four adult female human trafficking survivors were located and provided resources.

On August 28, 2024, suspect Tong and suspect Tao were arrested in the city of San José and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for human trafficking.

On September 3, 2024, suspect Liu was arrested in the city of San José and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for human trafficking.

This operation was made possible with the assistance of the SJPD Downtown Services Unit, VCET, METRO, Street Crimes Unit, 290 Team, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, and SJPD Patrol Officers.

The San José Police Department remains committed to eradicating human trafficking in our community and encourages anyone with information about such activities to contact the Human Trafficking Task Force at (408) 537-1999.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Goldberg #4860 at the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force at 4860@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 537-1224.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.