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Human trafficking in the United States has doubled in just five years, with now an estimated 1.1 million victims....{ai:summary}<p>Human trafficking is a rampant and lucrative criminal enterprise that exploits vulnerable individuals for profit. Across the globe, law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat this heinous crime and bring justice to the victims. It is a constant battle to dismantle the networks and apprehend those responsible, but their efforts are essential to protect the innocent and prevent further exploitation. #crime</p>

More People Are Trafficked Today Than at Any Other Time in History

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