Either way, the attorney general warns that perpetrators who place zip ties on other people’s vehicles remain subject to investigation and criminal prosecution. People who find these ties on their vehicles should immediately notify law enforcement, added Balderas.
The 225-per-month reports of human trafficking cases in New Mexico, on the other hand, may only be a drop in the bucket. After all, it remains well-established that many cases of human trafficking go unreported.
To this point, Balderas warned that traffickers look for vulnerabilities in those they intend to exploit. Some helpful hints the attorney general provided to avoid becoming a target are as follows:
- Not posting online when you may be alone
- Not letting strangers know your whereabouts or the whereabouts of loved ones
More on remaining vigilant against human traffickers
With the rise of social media, many traffickers are using these platforms to find victims. Therefore, it’s crucial for people to remain aware of the tactics that traffickers use on social media to build rapport with targets.
