The combined searches turned up 18 women who speak little or no English and might have been trafficked to work in the sex trade. Investigators said various agencies have stepped in to provide shelter and other support to the women. "They dont know the culture. they dont speak the language. and theyre very untrusting of law enforcement." said Nathan Emery. special agent in charge of the Columbus office of the federal Homeland Security Investigations agency. The women fear deportation. a threat that was used by their employers to keep them in line. police said. Authorities are trying to pin down their identities and countries of origin. "We are not just arresting those who are suspected of trafficking women for sex. we are also rescuing those who may be victims of this heinous crime." said Cmdr. Gary Cameron of the Columbus police narcotics bureau.
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