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Nevada truckers told to recognize, stop human trafficking

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

A nationwide campaign aimed at identifying and stopping underage sex trafficking is landing in Nevada.

The Coalition of the Nevada Trucking Industry and the state's truck stop owners are teaming up with Truckers Against Trafficking to put a stop to trafficking, specifically on highways and truck stops.

The campaign helps educate truck drivers on identifying the signs of sex trafficking and to properly notify the authorities when suspected trafficking happens.

Nevada Trucking Association CEO Paul J. Enos said members are "sickened by the evils of human trafficking."

"Truckers are the eyes and ears of our highways and truck stops, so we are asking truckers to notify the authorities when they see signs of these activities," Enos said.

The NTA said it is distributing informational DVDs to member truck companies to train and orient truck drivers. Wallet-sized cards on recognizing trafficking will also be handed out.

The movement is getting legislative backing in Carson City. The NTA says Assemblyman John Hambrick introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the state's human trafficking laws.

According to the federal Department of Justice, human trafficking is estimated to be the second most lucrative crime in the world with a yearly revenue of $32 billion.

A news conference to kick-off the campaign in Nevada is slated for 10 a.m. at Morton's Travel Plaza at 1000 E. Cheyenne Avenue Wednesday.

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