A police operation helped rescue 17 adults and a child who were found to be victims of human trafficking.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations Unit, also known as HERO, carried out a sting over three days last week.
They made five felony arrests and started three human trafficking investigations.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, you can contact the HERO unit at (775) 328-3048.
