This operation, described by TABC Chairman Kevin J. Lilly as potentially the largest of its kind in Texas history, is the culmination of a decade-long investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement.
In a significant crackdown, several bars and clubs in the Houston area have been suspended for 90 days by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) following an extensive investigation into alleged human trafficking activities.
The TABC, in collaboration with the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance, conducted raids across nine establishments. This operation, described by TABC Chairman Kevin J. Lilly as potentially the largest of its kind in Texas history, is the culmination of a decade-long investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement.
“Our best tool to fight human trafficking is the eyes and ears of all Texans,” TABC Executive Director Thomas Graham. said. “TABC is proud to work with our partners in the Texas Restaurant Association and the alcoholic beverage industry to help make a safer Texas for all.”
The suspended venues include:
- El Flamingo Club, 3715 Aldine Mail Rt.
- Koko Bongo, 955 Federal Rd.
- Los Escorpiones #2, 1636 Federal Rd.
- Los Escorpiones #5, 2815 Luell St.
- El Cruzero Sports Bar, 7715 W. Hardy
- Bora Bora Sports Bar, 11028 Aldine Westfield Rd.
- El Rinconcito Night Club, 743 Freeport St.
- La Condesa, 8810 Jensen Dr.
- Las Margaritas Night Club, 210 E. Little York Rd.
Under Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 11.614, these emergency suspensions were enacted due to the businesses posing a "continuing threat to the public welfare."
"Our primary goal tonight was to shut down these hives of criminal activity and to put a stop to the continued victimization of the people held there against their will. This investigation is not over, and we’ll be working closely with our partners in HTRA to track down all of the suspected traffickers involved in these heinous crimes," wrote Lilly.
Further details about the raids are expected to be released in the coming week, as authorities continue their pursuit of justice.
“Human trafficking is a preventable crime that occurs throughout Texas,” said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., TRA president and CEO. “We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with TABC to empower our industry so we can lead in the effort to stop this human trafficking in Texas.”
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