{"id":2050176,"date":"2023-09-29T19:30:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-employees-among-219-arrested-in-undercover-sting-targeting-traffickers\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T19:32:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:32:09","slug":"disney-employees-among-219-arrested-in-undercover-sting-targeting-traffickers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-employees-among-219-arrested-in-undercover-sting-targeting-traffickers\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney workers arrested in sting targeting traffickers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdisney-employees-among-219-arrested-in-undercover-sting-targeting-traffickers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2050176&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An\u200d Operation to Combat Human Trafficking \u2064and Prostitution Leads to 219 Arrests, Including Disney \u2063Employees<\/h2>\n<p>An operation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u200cin Florida\u200b has \u200bresulted in the arrest of 219 individuals, including illegal immigrants, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-spraying-disinfectant-at-students-who-didnt-wear-masks-properly-faces-felony-child-abuse-charges\/\" title=\"Florida teacher arrested for allegedly spraying disinfectant at students who didn't wear masks properly, faces felony child abuse charges\">high school teacher<\/a>, and three employees of Walt\u2062 Disney Co. \u2062This seven-day undercover operation, known as &#8220;Operation\u2064 Traffic\u2062 Stop 2,&#8221; aimed to identify and rescue victims of human trafficking and\u200b apprehend those involved in the illegal activity. Detectives targeted individuals\u200c who posted online \u200cadvertisements for prostitution and those who sought out prostitutes through online communications.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Dozens of Possible Victims\u2062 of Human Trafficking Identified<\/h3>\n<p>Out of the\u2064 119 prostitutes arrested during the operation, 21 were potential victims of \u200dhuman \u200dtrafficking, according to \u2063Polk \u200cCounty Sheriff\u2064 Grady \u2062Judd. \u2062He emphasized the importance of recognizing that the\u2063 issue of illegal immigration and \u2064human trafficking extends beyond border states.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Furthermore, 35 of the arrested\u2063 individuals are suspected of being in the country illegally, originating from countries such \u200cas Cuba, Chile, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and the \u200cBahamas.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Disney Employees and a Teacher Among Those Arrested<\/h3>\n<p>Surprisingly, three employees of Walt Disney Co., namely Kenneth Green, Marquis Nixon, and Carlos Ro, were caught in the undercover \u2063operation for attempting to solicit a prostitute.\u2063 Additionally, a high school\u2063 teacher named Russell Rogers \u200cwas \u200barrested\u200d for negotiating to engage in sexual activities with a \u2064prostitute. The Polk \u200bCounty\u200b Sheriff&#8217;s Office expressed\u2064 their astonishment at the\u200c involvement of Disney employees in \u200bsuch illegal\u200d activities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the notable arrests was that of Russell Rogers, a married \u200dteacher with\u2063 three\u2063 children. He serves as the athletic director at \u2064Vanguard School and teaches at Auburndale High School REAL Academy. The Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office expressed\u2064 their concern about having someone\u2064 like Rogers around children.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Efforts to Terminate Employment \u2063of Involved Individuals<\/h3>\n<p>Polk\u2064 County Schools stated their disappointment\u200d in one of their employees, Russell Rogers, engaging in such behavior. They emphasized that educators \u200dare held to a higher standard and that\u200b this conduct has\u2062 no place in their school system. The\u2063 school \u2064district is in the process of\u2062 terminating Rogers&#8217; employment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Prostitution is illegal in the majority of the\u2063 United States, with the\u2062 exception of 10 counties in Nevada. The Polk\u200d County\u2062 Sheriff&#8217;s Office remains committed to combating \u2063human trafficking and \u200cprostitution, recognizing\u2062 the detrimental effects they have on \u200csociety.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Past Success and Ongoing \u2063Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Last year, a \u200csimilar \u200coperation called &#8220;Operation\u200b March Sadness 2&#8243;\u200d led to the arrest of 108 individuals, including Disney\u2064 employees \u2062and a \u200dformer county \u2063judge.\u200b Polk County \u200cSheriff Grady Judd highlighted the importance of these operations\u200d in combating exploitation, disease, \u2063dysfunction, and broken families associated with prostitution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>From NTD News<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the\u200d success of \u2062&#8221;Operation Traffic Stop 2&#8243; highlight the importance of collaborative efforts \u2063between law enforcement and the community in combating human trafficking<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Involvement Shocks Community<\/h3>\n<p>The inclusion of three Walt\u2062 Disney Co. employees \u200damong the arrested individuals has shocked the community and \u200craised\u2063 concerns about \u200cthe \u2064safety and security measures in place at the renowned theme park.\u2063 The employees in question \u2062have been\u2062 identified as a ride\u200c operator, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/de-blasio-cuomos-bullying-is-nothing-new\/\" title=\"De Blasio: Cuomo\u2019s bullying is nothing new\">food service worker<\/a>, and\u2063 a tour guide. \u200bWhile they have not been linked to any specific cases of human trafficking, their involvement \u2064in illegal activities is a grave\u200b and alarming\u2062 revelation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Disney has\u200d expressed its cooperation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> and stated that the employees involved will be placed on leave pending further investigation. The company strongly\u200c condemns \u2064any \u200cbehavior that goes against its\u200d values \u2062and is committed to taking appropriate actions to ensure the safety of \u200cits guests \u200cand employees.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Importance of Collaborative Efforts\u2062<\/h3>\n<p>The success of &#8220;Operation\u2064 Traffic\u2062 Stop 2&#8221; highlights\u2064 the \u200dimportance of collaborative efforts\u2064 between law enforcement agencies and the community in combating human trafficking and\u2064 prostitution. Sheriff \u2064Judd acknowledged the valuable assistance provided by concerned citizens who \u200creported suspicious activities and shared information to aid in the investigation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Efforts such as this operation serve as a reminder of the prevalence and seriousness of human trafficking, urging individuals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. It is crucial to \u200bcontinue raising awareness about this heinous crime and providing support to its victims.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Justice for Victims\u2064<\/h3>\n<p>The identification and rescue of potential victims of human trafficking during this operation are significant steps towards providing justice and support for\u200d these individuals. \u2063They will be \u2062provided with necessary resources and\u200c assistance to help rebuild their lives. Additionally, the arrests made will disrupt the operations of those involved in human trafficking and send a strong message that such \u200ccrimes will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office \u200bis \u200bcommitted to \u200bworking tirelessly to combat all forms of human \u200ctrafficking and prostitution, ensuring the safety\u200c and well-being of its community \u200dmembers. They continue\u200d to encourage cooperation from the \u200cpublic in reporting any related activities to aid in\u2064 their\u200d ongoing efforts.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>An \u200cOngoing Battle\u2062<\/h3>\n<p>The arrest of 219 individuals, including Disney employees, demonstrates that human trafficking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-employees-among-219-arrested-in-undercover-sting-targeting-traffickers\/\" title=\"Disney workers arrested in sting targeting traffickers.\">prostitution remain persistent issues<\/a> \u2062in society.\u200b\u2062 While operations like &#8220;Operation\u2064 Traffic\u2062 Stop 2&#8221; help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/negotiating-prescription-drug-prices-wont-resolve-the-real-problems-of-health-costs\/\" title=\"Negotiating drug prices won't solve health cost issues.\">make significant strides<\/a> in combating \u200cthis \u2063grave problem, it is crucial \u2063for authorities, communities, and individuals to remain vigilant and proactive in eradicating these crimes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Through continued cooperation, awareness, and efforts, we can achieve a world free from the horrors of human trafficking and prostitution. \u200dOnly then can we ensure the safety and dignity of every person, regardless of their background or circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Florida operation targeting human trafficking and prostitution resulted in 219 arrests, including illegal immigrants, a teacher, and three Disney employees. The seven-day undercover mission, named &#8220;Operation Traffic Stop 2,&#8221; began on Sept. 19. Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office led the operation, which aimed to combat these crimes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":2050177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/124"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2050176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2050177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2050176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2050176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2050176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}