Atlanta man’s viral video wrongly identifies his family’s move as a human trafficking incident

Atlanta man’s viral video wrongly identifies his family’s move as a human trafficking incident

Following a series of viral videos showing a disturbing scene involving a moving truck in Atlanta, authorities have clarified that there is no evidence of human trafficking.

Langston properthe man behind the videos, first reported what he believed to be signs of human trafficking to authorities after seeing what appeared to be a body part protruding from a Budget moving truck.

After tracking the truck from Midtown Atlanta to Gwinnett County, local police responded quickly, intercepting the vehicle near Sugarloaf Parkway on northbound Interstate 85. After investigating, officers discovered two families inside the truck, a total of eight people, including two minors.

Despite the initial concerns raised by Langston proper According to the videos, the occupants are neither in distress nor restrained.

According to a spokesperson for the Gwinnett County Police Department, the families explained that they were moving from Alabama to Maryland for new job opportunities. The truck contained their personal belongings, and the individuals appeared healthy and cooperative during the encounter with law enforcement.

The spokesperson added:

“The truck driver was cited for allowing passengers to ride in the back without seat belts.”

The occupants were then dropped off at a local business to arrange alternative transportation to Maryland.

Langston Proper The videos, initially posted on June 21, quickly gained traction on social media, garnering thousands of views and leading many users to suspect human trafficking.

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