Bloomington Police arrest 30 people in human trafficking sting operation, including 1 federal employee

Bloomington Police announced on Tuesday that they had arrested 30 people in connection with a human trafficking sting operation.

One of the people arrested allegedly works as a federal employee hiring ICE agents. Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges stated that 30 adult men were arrested after the investigation began on February 4.

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Bloomington Police have previously launched sting operations in which undercover police pretend to be children in order to arrest people prepared to pay for sex with a minor. In November 2025, Hodges announced the arrest of 16 individuals in a similar sting operation.

If you are being trafficked or know someone who is in a dangerous situation like this, contact Pride Family Partnership at 612-729-0340 for assistance.