Human Trafficking

In Texas, the issue of prostitution and human trafficking is a growing problem, and massage parlors have become a significant front for these illicit activities.

His two charges brought him a combined bond of 1 million dollars.

A traffic stop in Nacogdoches resulted in the arrest of 3 people. Drug possession and human trafficking are among the charges. 6 children were turned over to CPS

The woman in the video has been identified as Lidia Elizabeth Badillo, a Mexican National who was living in Texas. Badillo wasn't alone, however.

"Regardless, it's an unfortunate reality that there are those, even right here in East Texas, that seek to prey on the most vulnerable among us."

According to Fire Chief Charles Hood, PBS reports people "were hot to the touch and dehydrated, and no water was found in the trailer."

Agencies are now providing "victim services and counseling to the recovered children and their families."

The ruthless human smuggling business seems to be just that – ruthless – that's all about putting lives at risk to bring in a massive flow of cash.