SJPD Arrests Suspects for Brothel Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

On May 29, 2025, the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force arrested two suspects for human trafficking as part of a national operation. In collaboration with the National Human Trafficking Training Center, Operation Coast to Coast combats human trafficking by targeting illicit massage businesses throughout the country.

SJPD Human Trafficking Task Force Detectives conducted an investigation into two businesses located in the city of San José: one in the 300 block of West Julian Street and the other in the 1800 block of Sheri Ann Circle. Detectives obtained search warrants for both locations. During the execution of the search warrants, three adult female survivors were contacted on site and provided resources.

Detectives arrested two suspects responsible for operating the brothels: Yanqiong Xiong and Guijun Zhao. Both suspects were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for human trafficking.

A total of 157 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Coast to Coast, targeting 26 illicit massage businesses in 19 states across the nation. The operation resulted in 74 arrests and 88 survivors rescued.

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 or email stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov.

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