Portland police arrested 44 people during directed patrols aimed at sex trafficking along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard, the Portland Police Bureau said. The Human Trafficking Unit and other partners carried out the operation in response to community complaints and reported activity. Since June, officers arrested suspects on allegations including commercial sexual solicitation and unlawful prostitution procurement, with some also facing outstanding warrants. A few arrests involved felony warrants, police said. One person was also accused of driving under the influence. In a separate six-month mission from April to October, the Human Trafficking Unit said officers made 555 contacts with people believed to be selling sex. Officers offered advocacy services and resources to help 139 people leave prostitution. Police said the teams also gathered information on possible buyers, traffickers and ongoing investigations. The bureau said it will keep working with Safety Compass and its Victim Services Unit on street outreach. The directed patrol work is part of an ongoing investigation, with arrests made and further enforcement and outreach continuing.