Willacoochee man among 16 others arrested in Operation ‘Wrong Room’

DECATUR, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has made 17 arrests as part of Operation “Wrong Room.”

Operation “Wrong Room” is a proactive multi-jurisdictional effort to combat human trafficking in Georgia, according to the GBI.

In Operation “Wrong Room,” law enforcement seized over $255,000 from suspected traffickers during two residential search warrants served in Georgia.

One of the suspects arrested was Roberto Martinez, 29, of Willacoochee. He has been charged with pandering.

As part of the operation, authorities contacted 15 adults and offered services including food, lodging, medical services, drug rehabilitation, counseling/therapy and childcare.

Operation “Wrong Room” coincided with Operation “Coast to Coast.” On Aug. 22, law enforcement and service providers from across the United States came together to conduct a multi-state human trafficking operation.

“Coast to Coast” was a grassroots effort involving 26 states with the common goals of identifying trafficking victims, offering these victims much-needed services, arresting traffickers and making our communities safer.

To see the full list of suspects, click here.

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