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These are the 'silent victims' of human trafficking

In an international crime spanning all ages and races, the Tampa Bay area ranks among the worst in the country for human trafficking.
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Hands of a missing kidnapped, abused, hostage tied up with rope in emotional stress and pain, afraid, restricted, trapped, call for help, struggle, terrified, locked in a cage cell.

Exploited, sold for sex, raped and abused: this is the reality for human trafficking victims.  

In an international crime spanning all ages and races, the Tampa Bay area ranks among the worst in the country. Some of the most trafficked are children. It’s not just girls, but boys too. 

They’re known as “the silent victims.” 

10News reporter Sara Rosario has more on their stories and hat local law enforcement is doing to crack down Thursday night at 11. 

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