“We’re here to help people,” Burton said. “We’re here to rescue those that otherwise might not have a voice.”
Police rescued at least seven young migrant girls from a Texas “stash house” where they believe the minors were being used in a sex trafficking ring.
A tactical team found the underage girls when they raided a Socorro home on Wednesday after they received a tip that illegal substances were being sold. “Preliminary information suggests that a large number of unaccompanied and younger aged females located have been the target of sex trafficking and were treated by emergency services on the scene,” Socorro police said in a statement.Socorro Police Chief David Burton said the department’s main concern is for the safety and wellbeing of the young victims.Police said they rescued “at least seven” young girls from reported sex trafficking.“This is not a criminal-type investigation.
“We did this on a very low-level approach,” Burton added. “Again, we’re not looking at hardcore criminals here… We’re more concerned about the safety of the individuals inside this residence.” Two neighbors who have lived in the area for roughly four years said it’s a quiet neighborhood. The raid was the first time they witnessed any criminal activity.
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