HOUSTON โ Homeland Security agents and Houston police rescued six naked men from a human trafficking operation Monday at an apartment in southwest Houston.
READ: Man accused of smuggling after 6 people found inside southwest Houston apartmentAt his probable cause hearing this morning, the prosecutors asked for a high bond of $25,000.
So Iโm going to set your bond in the amount of $5,000 and grant you a personal bond on this charge,โ Castro said in court.
District Attorney Johna Stallings said a high bond was is needed in the case to ensure Chavez doesnโt flee and to ensure the victims are protected.
โAs a prosecutor of smuggling, trafficking and violent offenses, I donโt think itโs appropriate that a personal bond be granted in this case,โ Stallings said.