Eight Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued During Final Four in San Antonio

During the 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four weekend in San Antonio, eight victims of sex trafficking were rescued in a multi-day operation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The operation, which involved multiple agencies including the San Antonio Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, aimed to combat the increase in demand for commercial sex services often associated with major sporting events. While the details regarding arrests have not been disclosed, officials highlighted the importance of awareness and reporting suspicious behavior related to human trafficking. In a separate investigation in the Midland/Odessa area, law enforcement arrested two individuals and rescued one victim from a hotel linked to human trafficking. These efforts underscore a growing collaboration among Texas law enforcement agencies to address human trafficking in the region. Residents are encouraged to report any suspected trafficking activity to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.