3 Washington men arrested during sex trafficking sting in Portland
Mar 8, 2025, 6:36 AM | Updated: Mar 10, 2025, 11:11 am

The Portland Police Bureau netted nine men related to a sex trafficking sting. (Photo: Portland Police Bureau)
(Photo: Portland Police Bureau)
鈥In an effort to combat human trafficking, a recent sting operation in Northeast Portland led to the rescue of two teenagers and the arrest of nine individuals, including three men from Washington state.
The operation, conducted throughout February, focused on the area around Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard, a location that the community have long complained about as a hotspot for what police said was 鈥渁ctivity related to sex trafficking.鈥听鈥
The (PPB), in collaboration with multiple agencies, spearheaded the operation.
The nine individuals arrested face charges related to commercial sexual solicitation and unlawful prostitution procurement. Among those apprehended, were three from Washington, according to . 鈥
The other six individuals arrested were residents of Oregon.
鈥媁hat happened to the teen girls?
The two teenagers rescued during the operation have been reunited with their families. Their ages were not disclosed to protect their privacy.
Authorities also impounded one vehicle and gathered additional information on other suspected clients, traffickers, and ongoing investigations related to sex trafficking.
This operation is part of a broader initiative by the PPB to address human trafficking in the region.
In the previous month, a similar mission in the same area resulted in the aged between 19 and 70, hailing from Oregon, Washington, and one from Florida.
Community members are encouraged to report suspected trafficking activities by calling 911, the PPB鈥檚 non-emergency line at 503-823-3333, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. 鈥