North Texas Police Bust Sex Trafficking Ring at Chica's Locas Strip Club

Operation Safe Stage Bust

• 🚨 Operation Safe Stage was an undercover operation involving multiple agencies that led to the discovery of alleged sex trafficking at Chica's Locas strip club in Arlington.
• 🎯 Police arrested two club managers, Ozelle Ramos and Ariel Tapia, on charges of promoting prostitution.

Allegations and Criminal Enterprise

• 💡 Sergeant TK Muslamovich stated that female entertainers were allegedly performing illegal sex acts on customers for money, with proceeds distributed among managers.
• 💰 The operation seized $13,000 and drugs during the bust.
• 🧩 Police described the operation as a "very well-organized criminal enterprise."

Community and Legal Response

• 💬 Amanda Pettit from survivor advocacy group Rescue Hill highlighted that victims often do not "make an outcry in that moment."
• ⚖️ Police are collaborating with city entities to explore options for revoking the business's licenses.
• ⚠️ The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is also considering penalties against the business license.
• 🚫 The statement emphasized that "human trafficking is one of the true evils of our society" and has no place in communities.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Arlington police anticipate making more arrests as the investigation continues.
• 🏢 Despite the allegations, the business remains open, and the owner has not yet responded to requests for comment.