New Jersey governor Chris Christie announced this week that state police were cracking down on human traffickers, ahead of the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Flanked by law enforcement officials and Cindy McCain, Christie issued a hard-nosed word of caution to any people who were thinking about participating in human trafficking- a crime that reportedly spikes in numbers during large events like this weekend's game.
"We have eyes and ears on the ground and in cyber space," Christie told the group assembled at the security center in the Meadowlands. "We are watching the Internet and we are watching the neighborhoods all across this area. And if you do try it, expect that you will likely be caught and if you are caught, you are going to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We're committed to this fight, especially this week."
McCain, the former Presidential hopeful's wife, has spearheaded Arizona's movement to end human trafficking, NorthJersey.com reported.
"This is not prostitution," McCain said during the press conference. "These are victims."
Police, along with Christie, said local law enforcement would continue reinforcing laws against human trafficking, even after the Super Bowl ends on Sunday night.
According to a report by the Huffington Post, the New Jersey Coalition Against Sex Trafficking is working to increase awareness, train law enforcement and reach out to at-risk children concerning Super Bowl human trafficking.
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