Six people have been arrested and charged with various drug charges in a human trafficking case.

Law enforcement conducted a covert investigative/outreach operation focusing on human trafficking Monday, Oct. 30. The operation involved the sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices, the Burlington, Graham and Haw River police departments, N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement, the State Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Also collaborating was Alamance for Freedom, a nonprofit organization that helps provide support services to potential victims of human trafficking.

The investigation focused on identifying potential victims of human trafficking and identifying suspects thought to be involved in promoting that and related criminal activity. The operation was conducted at a controlled location in Alamance County. Much of the investigative activity centered on prostitution, some of which was suspected to be involuntary.

Seven potential human trafficking victims were encountered and subsequently offered support services. No charges of soliciting for prostitution were initially made.

The outreach component of the operation focused on understanding the needs of human trafficking survivors and those at risk of becoming human trafficking victims.

Six suspects were arrested on various charges during the investigation:

Levina Conyers, 22, of 601 Holt Ave., Greensboro, was charged with driving while license revoked, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia;Christian Alexander Blakely, 22, of 5230 Samet Drive, High Point, was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia;Elizabeth Lynn Locklear, 46, of 501 S. Regional Road, Greensboro, was charged with possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia;Destini Imani Frazier, 18, of 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Sanford, was arrested as a fugitive (probation absconder from Florida);Evelin Lopez Umana, 31, of 1003 Apple St., Burlington, was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana; andTia Marie McMillan, 37, of 44 N.C. 902, Pittsboro, was charged with a probation violation.

In addition, several individuals suspected of trafficking the victims were identified. Those investigations are still underway.

“Human trafficking is not only a criminal offence but is a crime against humanity,” Sheriff Terry Johnson said in a press release. “The collaborative efforts of both law enforcement officials and support services made this operation a success.”

Reporter Kate Croxton can be reached at kate.croxton@thetimesnews.com or 336-506-3078. Follow her on Twitter at @katecroxtonBTN.