On the heels of several major arrests last month as part of an anti-human trafficking initiative, we wanted to take a closer look at trafficking in the Basin; officials said the Permian is a major hub for human trafficking across the country.

The Texas DPS arrested over 20 individuals and rescued 4 victims in a human trafficking crackdown in the Permian Basin, with multiple agencies contributing to the operation.

In January, multiple agencies worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety to help stop the exploitation and victimization of trafficked victims.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement, made over 20 arrests and rescued four victims in a series of human trafficking operations conducted throughout the Permian Basin in January.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made more than 20 arrests and rescued four victims in human trafficking operations conducted in the Permian Basin throughout the month of January.