Multiple arrests made in human trafficking operation

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A collaborative effort between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has resulted in four arrests.

According to the TBI, the joint investigation aimed to disrupt human sex trafficking activities in Hamilton County.

Acting on gathered intelligence, authorities located a local hotel where they confirmed illegal sex operations were taking place.

Rodriguez Carmona Adelvis Jose

Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona

Three women were arrested on charges of prostitution.

One male, Adelvis Jose Rodriguez-Carmona, was arrested on the following charges:

  • PATRONIZING PROSTITUTION
  • POSSESSING A FIREARM WITH INTENT TO GO ARMED
  • DRUGS GENERAL CATEGORY FOR RESALE
  • DRUGS GENERAL CATEGORY FOR RESALE
  • DRUGS GENERAL CATEGORY FOR RESALE
  • DRUGS GENERAL CATEGORY FOR RESALE
  • POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

The TBI stated that investigative efforts confirmed Rodriguez-Carmona was apart of the Tren de Aragua (TDA).

He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center on a $125,000 bond.

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