Operation Buyer’s Remorse

Over 100 Survivors Rescued and 160 Arrests Made in North East Ohio Human Trafficking Sting

Including EMTs, Nurses, and Educators

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Monday the successful outcome of a week-long statewide operation to address human trafficking, aptly named ‘Operation Buyer’s Remorse’.

The purpose of this initiative was to identify and apprehend those looking to purchase sex and also recognize the survivors of human trafficking.

“Operation Buyer’s Remorse” is a weeklong statewide human trafficking crackdown in Ohio. The operation was led by the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and local law enforcement agencies.

“Law enforcement across Ohio teamed up in a concerted effort to stem the demand that fuels human trafficking,” Yost said.