Human trafficking investigation puts spotlight on illegal activity in Sandy Springs

Morgan Falls Overlook Park, the site of a recent police investigation into human trafficking, is considered one of the crown jewels of Sandy Springs. The scenic side of the park has pavilions, playgrounds, porch swings and a fire pit overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Park-goers can hike wooded trails or venture to the other side of the park, which draws pet owners to the dog park, boaters launching onto the river and walkers who frequent the paved Springway Trail. It’s not a place where residents would expect prostitution. Nor is the city typically associated with such activity. On Oct. 9, Sandy Springs police announced a human trafficking operation that included Morgan Falls Overlook Park and resulted in four arrests, the rescue of an adult trafficking victim, and three children being placed in protective custody. Earlier this year, police shut down four massage parlors that were the focus of an investigation into alleged human trafficking and prostitution. The se