Vegas Vice Sweep Bags 115 In 4-Day Sex-Trafficking Crackdown

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say a multi-day crackdown on sex trafficking across the valley led to 115 arrests and citations in just four days. The operation, which ran from Nov. 19 through Nov. 22, focused on traffickers, sex buyers and locations where commercial sex was being advertised, while also giving potential trafficking victims a direct line to services and support.

What Metro Reported

Between Nov. 19 and 22, officers logged 115 arrests and citations, a reported 11.6% increase from the 103 recorded in 2024. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Vice Section led the effort and said the sweep involved multiple law enforcement partners across the valley.

Metro reported that an undercover operation using female detectives resulted in 18 arrests and citations. A separate sting that used detectives posing as people appearing to engage in commercial sex led to 14 arrests. Detectives also recorded 78 contacts with people engaging in commercial sex, according to KTNV.

Support And Survivors

Representatives from the RISE program operated by Signs of HOPE were on scene during the operations to engage individuals and offer supportive services, as well as opportunities to disclose victimization or request assistance, as per Signs of HOPE. The organization’s site lists a 24/7 human trafficking hotline at 702-936-4004 and notes that R.I.S.E. provides emergency housing, counseling and legal support to survivor-clients. Advocates who work with survivors say that having immediate access to services at the time of contact can improve the chances that someone will accept help.

Multi-Agency Push And Context

The operation brought in partners from North Las Vegas and Henderson police, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, Nevada Division of Parole and Probation, Nevada State Police, Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI, as reported by KTNV. The department's stepped-up enforcement comes as human-trafficking offenses have risen in the valley and Sheriff Kevin McMahill has labeled trafficking “modern day slavery” while pushing for more resources, as noted by FOX5. Local advocates say operations work best when paired with outreach and long-term services to prevent people from being re-exploited.

Help And Hotlines

If you or someone you know may be a trafficking victim, RISE/Signs of HOPE lists a local hotline at 702-936-4004 and the National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888. The local number is posted on Signs of HOPE's website, and the national line is operated by Polaris; see Polaris for text and live-chat options. For immediate danger, call 911. Advocates recommend using hotlines for confidential help and referrals when it is safe to do so.

What's Next

Metro says it will continue targeted operations and coordinate with community partners as investigations move forward. Prosecutors will review the cases, and that process will determine which contacts result in formal charges.