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Targeted law enforcement operations in Portland last month led to a series of arrests in an area long known for sex trafficking activity. Over the course of several weeks in September 2025, officers conducted coordinated patrols along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, resulting in 26 individuals being arrested or cited in connection with commercial sexual solicitation and related crimes.
Focused Efforts In Northeast Portland Lead To Dozens Of Arrests Tied To Sex Trafficking One of the vehicles seized during the sex trafficking crackdown in September. Photo via Portland.gov.
The group of people arrested ranged widely in age, from teenagers to those nearing 60. Alongside the arrests,
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