Two more victims rescued as search warrants served in Michigan sex trafficking investigation

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DETROIT (WWJ) -- Two more sex trafficking victims have been recovered, for a total of three, as part of an ongoing investigation by Michigan State Police.

As detectives are continuing to investigate, MSP said Wednesday they have executed several search warrants and recovered two other adult victims of human trafficking in Detroit and Highland Park.

One suspect has been arrested, as police follow leads and continue to work to identify additional suspects.

This update comes a day after police said a teenage victim was rescued.

Police said troopers learned that a 15-year old girl was missing out of Jackson County after stopping a Dodge Charger for speeding near Eight Mile and Schoenherr roads, early Monday morning.

During the investigation, police said the girl revealed that she was a victim of sex trafficking, and said she may be pregnant. The teen was examined at a local hospital then was expected to be reunited with her family later.

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If you are a victim of human trafficking or of you know someone you think may need help, you are urged to contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at: 888-373-7888, or text 233733.

This is a national, toll-free hotline, is available to answer calls, texts and chats from anywhere in the U.S., 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, every day of the year.

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