Watch CBS News

Michigan Man Involved In Human Trafficking Ring Found After 2-Year Hunt

(CBS DETROIT)- According to reports, 50-year old Darrick Bell was arrested in Monroe by Homeland Security Investigations special agents on Wednesday. He was the last remaining fugitive of a large Detroit drug and sex trafficking ring.

For two years, Bell had been on the run after a federal raid happened at a Detroit Victory Inn. The federal raid rescued 14 women from sex trafficking as well as revealed the inner workings of the brothel-like motel operation.

Bell and five other defendants were charged with the following crimes: trafficking in persons, drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion collection and conspiracy, among other charges.

Victory Inn is no longer standing.

No other details are known regarding this case.

© 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.