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It’s being called modern-day slavery and is as a 32-billion dollar industry worldwide. Human trafficking in Florida is the third most common place in America.

From Florida’s highways to its message parlors; human trafficking is an every day’s occurrence in the state. As people forced into sex or labor. “Florida ranks third and it’s going to stop,” said Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi.

Ashamed of the high ranking state lawmakers this year made human trafficking a first degree felony, with a 15-year prison sentence. Wire taps have been expanded and now the statewide prosecutor can pursue a case anywhere in the state. “
There’s more we can do and we will do, said Bondi.

In a news conference at the state capitol, government officials met with statewide business leaders to take a bold stance on ending human trafficking. “We’re standing here united on this one issue because like the general has taken so many other issues, we need to get it out of the state,” said Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Tony Carvajal.

The signs are hard to see, but experts say it’s happening all around. “Unlike the slavery of 150 years ago, we don’t see people in chains now,” said Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Terry Coonan. “But, it’s invisible chains and often times psychological coercion is being used against them.”

Its estimated 27-million people are being trafficked worldwide.

If you’ve noticed something you think that may be human trafficking, you’re urged to call 1-800-96-ABUSE.