MEDIA RELEASE
SBI SPECIAL AGENTS ARREST HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUSPECT

Raleigh, NC - On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, special agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s (SBI) Southeastern District Office in Fayetteville arrested 28-year-old Andrew Francisco Daw of Fayetteville.  Daw was arrested in Robeson County and charged with one count of human trafficking of an adult victim and booked into the Robeson County Detention Center on a $250,000 secured bond.  His mug shot can be obtained from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

Daw's arrest is the result of an operation conducted by the SBI and its Special Operations Division, Computer Crimes Unit, Human Trafficking Unit as well as SBI Intelligence Analysts.  In addition to the arrest of Daw, three human trafficking victims were identified.  Members of the non-profit organization 5 Sparrows were also present to assist those victims.  5 Sparrows helps victims of human trafficking as they recover and begin the healing process from the tragedy of sexual exploitation. 

The SBI will work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners and non-profit organizations to bring the predators of human trafficking to justice and to provide healing opportunities to the victims of sexual exploitation.  This investigation is ongoing.  No additional information is available at this time.

Contact:  Angie Grube/SBI Public Information Director

                980-781-3049

                agrube@ncsbi.gov