Human trafficking is the sale of a person for the purpose of sexual acts or forced labor:

• Sex trafficking – When a person receives a profit or anything of value from a victim engaging in a sex act. Learn about Minnesota laws on sex trafficking.
• Labor trafficking – When a person uses control and manipulation to get labor, work, or services from the victim and the victim believes they are unable to leave or stop. Labor trafficking is not human smuggling and does not require crossing state or international borders. Learn about Minnesota laws on labor trafficking.

Report suspected human trafficking

• If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of being trafficked, call 911.
• To report a suspected human trafficking situation, call the BCA at 1-877-996-6222 or email bca.tips@state.mn.us.

Another option for reporting suspected human trafficking is the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888.

Victim survivor resources

You can get resources and information on our resources for human trafficking victim survivors’ page.

Human Trafficking Investigations

The BCA investigates incidents of human trafficking throughout the state and leads the Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force. The Task Force includes local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecution partners who identify and investigate incidents of human trafficking and aid in the prosecution of those who commit such crimes.