Masslive. Holyoke, Massachussetts.
The possibility of a connection between panhandling and human trafficking would be the topic of a meeting a councilor hopes to schedule between Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and the City Council.
“It’s too well organized to be homeless people. I talked to people I know throughout the country and this is happening in many big cities. There is a hierarchy involved. I filed this order for compassion for these people who I believe are being trafficked unwillingly,” Councilor at Large James M. Leahy said.
