Three adults were arrested Oct. 1 on suspicion of pimping, pandering and conspiracy for allegedly running a sex trafficking operation out of a San Jose motel, authorities said.

Police and city leaders are drawing attention to the bust with major sporting events — including Super Bowl LX and World Cup matches, both to be held at Levi’s Stadium — which they anticipate will lead to an increase in human trafficking activity in the region, according to a press release from the San Jose Police Department.

“As San José prepares to step onto the world stage, we’re putting safety first — for residents and visitors alike,” San José Mayor Matt Mahan said in the press release. “Large bustling crowds and activity can become a magnet for bad actors, so we’re acting early to stop human traffickers and

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