The police focus on human trafficking continues with the arrest of Marcus Bender, 24, Springfield. A state police news release says their operation – arresting Bender in the Bloomington area Wednesday – identifies those who compel others into the commercial sex industry via force, fraud, and coercion.

The news release did not provide other details of this case.

For more information on human trafficking or to get help, you can go to humantraffickinghotline.org or call 1-888-373-7888.