Something that may be perceived as an international problem is happening right here in western Washington. KING 5 has found our region is one of the hotbeds in the U.S. for human trafficking.

Officials with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations said it's a big problem that takes many forms.

"It is in the shadows a lot of times," said Robert Hammer, the Special Agent in Charge with Homeland Security Investigations.

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