A partnership between the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and Los Angeles Police Department conducted Operation Broken Blade early Wednesday morning. (Fox News)
Operation Broken Blade successfully took into custody 10 out of 11 of its targets. One suspect, 31-year-old Bryan Isrel managed to flee and remains at large – but Isrel is considered a fugitive by the DOJ, which is actively searching for him.
Federal investigators say a female, Amaya Armstead, who goes by the street name "Lady Duck" was a lead target and prolific human trafficker. Armsted's moniker Lady Duck is even tattooed on at least four victim's bodies.
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The Hoover gang openly flaunted stacks of cash, luxury clothing, and high-end cars on social media to entice vulnerable women into sex work with false promises of a glamorous lifestyle. (Fox)
Police say during the operation they also rescued four victims, including a minor.
Ten out of 11 people were arrested following an operation aimed at taking down the "Hoover" street gang. (Fox)
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The defendants are charged with various crimes including sex trafficking of minors, sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion; drug trafficking and gun charges, according to the criminal complaint. Each faces decades in prison if convicted.
Matt Finn currently serves as a Los Angeles-based correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He began working with FNC in 2013 as part of the Junior Reporter program based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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