Chatham County, GA – A missing girl believed to be a victim of sex trafficking was rescued late Thursday night, only hours after the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced a new crackdown on human trafficking.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies located the girl at a hotel near the Interstate 95 and Highway 204 corridor following a joint search with the Oklahoma Police Department. The girl had been reported as a runaway earlier in the day and was suspected to be in the Chatham County area.
Officials confirmed that the girl is now receiving care and support services. A suspect has been identified in connection to the case, but investigators say details will not be released until the inquiry is complete.
The rescue coincided with Sheriff Richard Coleman’s unveiling of the department’s Human Trafficking Initiative during a Thursday press conference. The initiative aims to strengthen local prevention, enforcement, and recovery efforts.
“This operation is a painful reminder of how relevant human trafficking is both nationally and in our own community,” Coleman said. “We will continue to be a voice for the victims and do everything in our power to protect them from these vicious monsters.”
Authorities emphasized that collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community played a key role in the swift recovery. The investigation into the suspect and any potential trafficking network remains ongoing.
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