Sheriff Grady Judd gives update on human trafficking bust after 228 people arrested

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provides an update about an eight-day-long multi-agency undercover investigation called "Operation March Sadness 2024," which focused on human trafficking. The operation resulted in the arrest of 228 people,
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[@beccagee5905]

We need tens of thousands of Sheriffs like Grady Judd, to protect our children, and those forced into human trafficking.

[@MickiD255]

Amen ❤️

[@brigittebeltran6701]

💯

[@iloveschicken6527]

Facts!

[@YvetteDiaz12]

Very true

[@tammysingh4634]

Amen 🙏🏻 🕊

[@billwcc]

This man needs to be Chief of Homeland Security.

[@pinkrubix]

He's actually going after the trafficking rings, so they'd never let him get that high up.

[@adavis4634]

Amen to that!

[@candymae1215]

For real

[@generalripper1964]

Ideally, but there is no political will to actually do anything.

[@garylee12345]

The puppet master aka the pope would never allow that ! They would mark him just like they've done to many presidents etc...that went against the grain !

[@jasonkhan854]

I absolutely love his stories. He's absolutely a genius and i love the way he addresses the press. Fantastic 👏👏👏

[@user-lk6gv5gy1f]

Excellent job

[@randymartin9876]

Absolutely

[@tehilliym1195]

It’s soooooooo good to see non corrupt law enforcement!

[@williampride6008]

Fresh air is so very Divine 😍

[@jeffreydale2286]

Down right sickening to see overreach of these corporate criminals, despicable! People that think this shit is ok, will find themselves in jail for not paging their water bills, you watch it will happen, Brainless people think this crap is good? God help us all, Amen

[@jeffreydale2286]

🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 You hilarious man! and nuts🤣😂🤣😂 Peace🙏

[@williampride6008]

@@jeffreydale2286 projecting

[@williampride6008]

@@jeffreydale2286 projecting

[@JaymeeAngell222]

I'm a victim of human trafficking and have never received any justice so watching this makes me so incredibly happy for the victim/s here. I just want to hug the sheriff and cry a little.

[@susanjane2498]

I hope that you are finally free from that! If not, call the number and see if they can find help for you wherever you are living. God bless you!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

😿 I’m so very sorry, sending you a virtual hug ❤

[@JaymeeAngell222]

@@KittyGrizGriz Thank you!

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Victims? Did you hear him? The money is good so they don’t need a job!

[@user-rm4rn1sf4g]

Hang in there you WILL get justice one day. I promise you. As Americans, we cannot allow this to continue. I hope you are safe and stay safe.

[@emilywilliams8522]

This man is awesome! He does not sugar coat anything

[@tonynish2524]

Oooooooooo you have a crush on Sheriff Grady!!

[@rogerrosen2323]

do not place an ad or answer one in his area

[@patriciacrosby5053]

Your right on, I lived in Polk County and it was safe.♥️♥️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffreydale2286]

@@tonynish2524 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jeffreydale2286]

He is over reaching with his law

[@DW-tq5ie]

What a great public servant Sheriff Judd is. He sets the example for not only his staff and deputies but others around the state and country to follow. May God bless him and his team for the work that they do to keep us all safe in these difficult times.

[@faithevolution552]

Thank you to Sheriff Grady and to the entire department who helped make these arrests. I'll never know how many hours went into this but I'm sure you all deserve a raise. Thank you 👏👏👏👏

[@DinFL]

To everyone involved in this undercover operation, THANK YOU!

[@rachelcarter5282]

Sheriff Judd needs to train ALL the Sheriff’s in America 🇺🇸

[@33flutterbykisses]

I second that Motion 💗

[@SusanWynn-kt7iw]

All chiefs and sheriffs! He is fearless!

[@TiaraPoodles]

Hear hear!!

[@user-lk6gv5gy1f]

Exactly right

[@VintagepaperdollcuttingC-wq5ql]

It baffles me how one person doing their job well can affect society so much. Thank you for all that you do there’s a special place in heaven for you.

[@passion_love315]

I’m originally from New York and I watch your videos and admire and respect all of the hard and dangerous work that Sheriff Grady Judd and his team does! I also make it my mission to share it on social media. Bless your hearts for risking your life to save another!🙏🙏🙏

[@francescawilliams8177]

Sheriff Grady is the gift that keeps on giving .

[@romanschapter6559]

God be with you Sherrif

[@scotttillman01]

Seems like he has a lot of crime in his county

[@triamaria]

​@@scotttillman01Because crime is being dealt with in his county!!

[@rogerrosen2323]

was it all asting and no girls involved just internet sting

[@aaronstorey9712]

​@@scotttillman01the crime rate is massively down from when he took over

[@tangomcphearson74]

A huge thank you to Sheriff Grady Judd and all Law Enforcement who work to do the right thing and keep our state and our country safe. Thank you!

[@jeffjones7897]

So true our police officers that serve and protect are keeping their promise I can’t thank them enough for all that they do risking their life to keep society safe there is not a more admirable way to serve humanity may god always bless and protect them in Jesus name amen ❤

[@debbiebarrow817]

You two took the words right out of my mouth.. THANKYOU!

[@imcat-holic10]

Sheriff Grady Judd, Greatest Sheriff in the USA.

[@TheTamrock2007]

Thank Sheriff Grady Judd, and all those with integrity, that participated in this operation.

[@tishslack1089]

As an American I’m disgusted. Letting people in our country try with no morals.

[@Rubypours]

There are already plenty here with none. Look at the democratic party😊

[@SarahHarper]

They are all American. They weren’t let in.

[@oldstone1035]

If 228 people were arrested, how many victims have they been responsible for trafficking? The number would be horrifying!!

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Not to mention the countless times women and children are sexually sold in a day.

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Thousands 😢

[@susanbrocksmith4255]

😢very sad

[@tybadger3524]

We were safe with Trump!

[@Chloholio]

If you watched it they said in the video. 66 prostitutes were arrested and 13 POTENTIAL victims of trafficking were identified. I guess prostitutes don’t count as victims if they can charge them… also all of the victims of trafficking are all illegal immigrants…

[@annalramey6554]

I’m so thankful Florida has a sheriff that is looking out for the women and children. God bless him and his men that work hard to put an end to sex trafficking.

[@SKnecht1948]

Unbelievable! Thank you all for your service. God bless you all.

[@gregoneill1495]

The people of Polk Cnty have a great Sheriff! Don’t let him go!

[@Kim-yy8kl]

Dear God protect this great man!

[@joevarga5982]

God is a hoax.

[@joevarga5982]

God is fictional.

[@mariannerogers8003]

I wish every county in America had a Sheriff like Grady Judd. I think criminals would think twice about breaking the law.

[@33flutterbykisses]

We should!!!

[@celerystickinmybloodymary3641]

Criminals only think twice about perpetrating their crimes

[@ladyalaina42]

Next door in Hillsborough County, Cronmeister is a dud.

[@romans828.]

Remember County Sheriff's are elected. They have total constitutional power surpassing ALL federal law enforcement agencies including State police and state Governors. ALL other police are HIRED and Fired essentially by Mayor's and Governors. If you think about it you will see where the problems are .

[@NoNopeNoNopeno]

I'm still being harassed by people in a sex trafficking ring, even after I left the church and Florida both! Thank God for men and women like this! -- Sheri Ashcraft, Indiana, USAF veteran

[@carter_1]

Left the church? Were they part of the ring? (I live in Indiana too 👋 ).

[@Norunormii]

@@carter_1 yes the churches are involved too. Look up what happened to native children in Canada. The church was involved and Pfizer too. Pfizer loves to kill, and the church isnt far behind. Look for the Satanic signs that are constantly made by politicians, celebs and the vatican. Hard to believee but nothing less then the truth.

[@1gmhope]

I had to leave FL & church too

[@lovelylisa373]

I left Florida with help from a friend, in order to escape from the very imminent threat of being trafficked. I'm a thousand percent sure that had I not left when I did, that I'd be either missing or dead right now. We need more law enforcement officials like Sheriff Grady Judd. Thank you sir, for all that you and your department are doing for the community.

[@CMarie33]

Glad to hear someone is actually making an effort in this area. Thank you!

[@wtf_is_this__]

The comedic relief from the Sheriff is insane. Bravo 👏🏼 this was an awesome task force. Happy that the streets are cleaned up a bit. Now let’s catch the child traffickers.

[@tomincanada6101]

Starts at 14.00

[@ruthcarter946]

Thank you

[@88camaroTT]

Thank you 👍

[@slim7435]

Thank you!!!!

[@janaskibo871]

Thank you

[@nana5908]

Thank you

[@FreePalestineEndZionism]

Thank you for raising awareness on this. My heart breaks for victims of abusive violating oppressive trauma.

[@mkel858]

Never heard of another sheriff doing so much, but it's the courts that have to prosecute!

[@jansliger8655]

Glad they showed the minors faces. They are criminals.

[@mtredeker7294]

If they were forced into doing this sex trafficking I don’t agree but if they were doing it on their own free will I do agree with your statement.

[@MickiD255]

​@@mtredeker7294I agree with you 💯

[@IRaoulDuke]

How many were disney employees this time?

[@lisaliza7009]

​Exactly we have no room for unvetted peeeedddos from other countries duh!​@@sherylrathbun7280

[@HereKittyKittyKittyKittyKitty]

@@mtredeker7294the minor brothers were acting on their own, attempting to rob, not sex stuff

[@scottfilson5935]

I wish we had a sheriff like this in every county.

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

Thank you sir for you and your team for taking action to implement justice.

[@rozsheehy6146]

Great job guys!! We need more people like you and your peers!!

[@ish441]

Polk County should be very proud of the results of their proactive policing!

[@johnessmyer4665]

We need a thousand Grady Judd’s in our country.

[@williampride6008]

You are definitely in the right frame 🪟. Citizens do not need to Dawn a badge or take the oath but they can still support all of their efforts and together you know we're not going to call ourselves deputies or anything per say at this time but we can certainly assist them

[@StephRenee812]

This needs to be everywhere. All over the news channels. Good job

[@jsmum196]

The eyes are the windows to the soul. These people all have kind and caring eyes.

[@kimwarrio]

Great job! Sheriff Judd for President!

[@candicespencer2021]

I was going to say that also! He would have my vote for President!!!

[@brigittebeltran6701]

💯

[@iloveschicken6527]

We need Trump but I'd love Grady for VP 2024! He and Trump would fix this mess of a country!

[@Sade-qi9mw]

Yes!!!

[@mels11592]

I wish I could like this comment a million times over

[@kamalapati154]

We need a sheriff like this in every county in the US. He cares

[@user-wl7bn5ib1d]

They are tearing it up in trafficking arrests, God bless and protect them. My heros.

[@jaltenbernd3383]

How can anyone say this is not a big deal? He and the team do awesome work…hope the justice system does the right thing…

[@GOAD1204-lp5jy]

The criminals in Congress and the Whitehouse are to blame.

[@julieo6266]

If you never seen any of his videos on sex trafficking he has arrested a JUDGE FROM ILLINOIS STILL ON THE BENCH,A SITTING "CHIEF OF POLICE FROM GEORGIA FEW OTHER POLICE OFFICERS SOME from Florida said in some interview he said lots of them come from Disney employees

[@EndNuclearAgenda21]

Absolutely

[@ninajhun228]

EXACTLY MY COMMENT. ALL HONOR THE THE CURRENT ADMIN PACK WHO CARES LESS ABOUT OUR AMERICA.

[@debshipman4697]

That is a very odd thing to say. Typical trumpkin.

[@mangodiet801]

The criminals are the conservatives hypocrites who talk about freedom, but they want to control every aspect of your personal life - they're only making this country more dangerous

[@terrace1]

I could not hold a straight face 😂 this sheriff is a 💎 gem

[@WorldpeacebyJesus]

You all are life saving miracles so thank you so very much!

[@whitneyl1527]

Man….2yrs old…just sickening. This needs to STOP

[@Last_Laugh_Is_Mine]

The way he kept on tapping on the jacket! 😂😂❤️💯💯💯!!!

[@renayeblack5906]

:))))) hilarious.

[@33flutterbykisses]

Diaper pin killed me!!!!! 💀

[@ruthyk7083]

Yup😂

[@Last_Laugh_Is_Mine]

@@33flutterbykisses 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tyannlee4690]

I just wish the whole country would work as hard as this police department.

[@jsmum196]

What a great Florida Sherriff! God bless him and thank you so much for cleaning up the evils of sex trafficking.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

We need more units like this to save trafficked children. So many get trafficked. Thankfully someone is waking up to these awful things in our own country 😢

[@tundrellaCat68]

Too late, the flood gates at border are open. Decades to fix/save these victims. FJB

[@ElizabethMarshall-jb8mm]

There were many adults being trafficked too.

[@ElizabethMarshall-jb8mm]

@@tundrellaCat68Yawn.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

@@ElizabethMarshall-jb8mm true its awful for all victims. It's here in usa and I think alot of times victims are put in jail due to getting hooked on drugs by being forced to turn out tricks so sad

[@She8Peaches]

I was hoping this bust was saving children.

[@sandytighe4854]

I love this sheriff!! He keeps it 100% real, doesn’t hold back, says exactly what needs to be said and doesn’t give a damn whose feathers it ruffles!! Our country needs leaders like him.

[@MichelleSKnox]

Amen. 💯%

[@Daneu-bo8dg]

🙂WOW !!!!!! This was just ONE county in ONE state. Could you imagine if this was done everywhere, it would be massive 🙂 Great job, and THANK YOU for sharing 😲

[@doreengilmore3952]

My son was killed shortly after seeing the sound of freedom. He looked at me and said: mom, they left out so much why? I wish he were here to view this. Amen.

[@nancymageno717]

Love this man he is so blunt and straightforward

[@Lightning613]

Exactly how responsible elected officials should be.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Sheriff Grady Judd is AWSOME! We need about a million more LEOs like him.

[@TiaraPoodles]

Sorry, but I think the room should have clapped or given a few shouts of "Way to gp" to this team as they exited. My husband and I did here at home. Superb team effort; you all are a credit to the human race. Thank you.

[@janinedevilliers510]

Starts at 13h47 mins. I wasted nearly 15 min waiting for it to start. Thank you to all the people dedicated to stopping human trafficking!!! 😢

[@michaelarroyo2399]

13:47

[@martinezfrederic1]

We need more Sherriff’s like Sherrif Grady Judd around the country. Thank you for your service.

[@ronysapp]

He's the only and unique Sheriff in all Florida who's taking everything seriously.

[@phonzzmarshall9000]

He’s making jokes about people trying to have sex with prostitutes.. he should focus solely on the traffickers not people trying to have sex

[@thesixthmonth4495]

Sheriff Ivey in our county is tough too.

[@kaykartz9167]

​@@phonzzmarshall9000Duh! Why do you think women and children are trafficked? For sex! You get rid of the demand, you no longer have the supply. Wake up!

[@borb57JC]

The woman in the blue sweater is a Strong woman, Very Strong Woman ! God Bless you for your work helping other victims 🙏🏼🙏

[@lynnhavili5332]

Great job Thank you for your service!

[@susanjane2498]

They are flying for free on our taxpayer's dollars 🤬🤬🤬 FJB!

[@robinroberts2803]

yep i heard that 😡😡😡😡😡 We can’t even afford gas to get to WORK !!!!

[@snowburd1942]

The country went RED in primary. That invading bs ENDS right after inauguration

[@koraanderson7765]

Share that info with everyone you know so f**king Joe gets the boot and Trump can make America better.

[@SouthernSoul-lh4mb]

Yep , while we work every min we can to pay for it

[@PodiaCare13]

Of course. Corruption starts from the top

[@stephaniee8909]

This Sherriff is world class , we need more people like you in this world. You make this world a little bit better so thank you!!!! Go get em 💪 👏

[@NancyDrew1]

Bless you Sheriff! Never retire!!!!!❤❤❤

[@tracyvierra6957]

This is the best presser ever. Well done folks! Both on the bust and the entertaining presser. God bless!

[@pncicitap2519]

Sheriff Grady ought to be awarded the title "America's Sheriff", or at least "a Sheriff's Sheriff".

[@MichelleSKnox]

Yes..He Definitely Deserves Some Special Recognition. He Is One Of The Best, If Not..The Very Best In The Country. He Has Always Gone Above and Beyond In ALL That He Does.👍 ❤️👏👏

[@pncicitap2519]

@@MichelleSKnox He is not the Sheriff of the central Texas county where I reside, but I wish he was.

[@julieo6266]

He was Trump gave it to him at the national sheriff association of America when Trump was in office

[@julieo6266]

I live in Michigan and go to Florida on spring break to visit grandkids and I realized one day we entered polk county sheriff was first I thought of ..when I got back to Michigan I wrote to him and he sent me a picture of him by his police car and signed it

[@laurie1770]

This is just sickening and disgusting! Our government is sick! Our government does not care about you or me! They care about themselves only and who wins and how much money they get!

[@eljuancitoq.v.3167]

Devil’s puppets!!!!

[@LMC290]

FACTS‼️‼️‼️

[@karenkemp8985]

Amen and it is not just in the White House it is right down the line. They lie and hurt the good.

[@timrichardson518]

Government paid for the Sheriff

[@debshipman4697]

Wait, isn't Judd a government employee?

[@Rita-nx6fg]

Excellent job to one and all involved in this massive undertaking and sharing the outcome to the public.❤

[@TeresaCook-de6jo]

Wow! Good for them! 228 people arrested! Imagine the number of victims, my word!

[@workerbee351]

God bless you Sheriff Grady and Polk County Sheriff’s Department 🙏🏼💕

[@jeffwebb-eb5hg]

I'm pushing 70 ... Never felt more pride..... Bravo 👍👍

[@patriciacrosby5053]

I love him too, at 74. LolI did live in Polk County for 2 years, felt very safe. If I move back, I’ll pick Polk County again.♥️♥️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Jackielocks]

I agree! These Officers are true Heroes😊

[@elizabethbell999]

Thank you Sharrif Jed and all of you for bringing everthing to light.❤

[@karinapascucci3016]

Praying diligently for all these victims law enforcement and everyone involved !

[@Ocean-zj2jf]

Grady Judd, you are awesome!! Thank you for what you do 🙏🏽 💙

[@junelamie9622]

Quote of the day: "The politicians are "politicking" and the victims are being victimized."

[@realitywins-do5hj]

Think about it ,WE are all victims....

[@proscentgifts]

Yes & for pocketbook healthcare contracts!

[@Natily80]

FL has always been a rathole

[@tammysingh4634]

Amen ,

[@not_yo_mom9098]

I wish more people spoke truth like Grady does with out leaving ANYONE out. LOL i mean you can not be more independent than he was straight checking parties left & right hehehe

[@tebuny1]

How are the people in back keeping a straight face?!!!😂

[@larrywalden626]

We have a Sheriff here in Butler County, Ohio named Sheriff Jones who is like this Sheriff. We need more like them in this country.

[@teresanovotny2876]

Grady Judd for president. Seriously. He's what we all need. Straight up honesty no nonsense ❤❤

[@shirleyb2896]

How about Judd for Governor?

[@user-cn1ln7vt7l]

I totally agree!

[@tracywilson5777]

This guy needs to run for president !!! He's Amazing!!🎉🎉🎉

[@beverlysatterfield6598]

Florida should be so proud of Sheriff Judd and his people!

[@williampride6008]

I'd like to think that the vast majority of us are with sheriff Grady and his counterparts and his teams around the state.n we all know there's so much dirt out there.

[@Iamlovecollectivetarot]

It gets all the way here in Ontario, Canada, Sherriff Grady. Thank you so much for helping the trafficked, the spouses of the criminals and getting these shameful criminals off the streets for a spell. We appreciate you in Canada 🇨🇦 🙏 🙌 Bless your amazing team of professionals! ❤❤❤

[@TaShaBeNz85]

Great job, Sheriff! Rooting for you and your team all the way from KY❤

[@bronwynrichardaon6072]

This guy and his team are amazing .great work

[@renayeblack5906]

Amen, I agree. 💙💙🕊

[@cathejones3412]

THANK ALL OF YOU FOR DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THE CRIME IN OUR COUNTRY, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

[@MariaLuna-jl1uu]

Sheriff Grady always comes through 💥⚡💥

[@sammiller1699]

Praying for those who are victims 🙏🏻

[@mostfunnestchannel]

When you realize this is the county that Legoland is in, next to Orlando and Disney, it hits harder.

[@erah4994]

and families are still visiting... 🙈🙉🙊

[@jenniferrodriguez1351]

“No one but the member is supposed to touch it.” Proceeds to touch jacket many times 😂😂

[@vickiherring5422]

This Sherrif is a trip. Love him explaining all the law breaks.

[@Anita_Backrub]

Sheriff Judge is doing more than the FBI and Homeland Security to fight human trafficking! God bless you Sheriff ❤

[@otigerlily]

The FBI is busy running the sex trafficking rings.

[@jc4r20n8]

That is probably because they are involved in human trafficking.

[@ReeceS6419]

I was just going to say that I didn't know those agencies fought sex trafficking. 🤨

[@nathemstreet]

The FBI doesn’t have sexual assault or sex trafficking as categories of violent crimes to report on their tips website…if that tells you anything…

[@vickirhonemus4944]

🎉one of ( if not ) the BEST !!! Thank you @Sheriff Grady !!!!

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Love this guy's sense of dry humor! I'm glad there are still people who have character and expect better of others!

[@florabamabelle6413]

Thank you to all who helped in this operation!

[@cindymorgan1894]

A great and wonderful police department. We need this type of policing everywhere God bless these men and women.

[@33flutterbykisses]

We sure do!!! ❤️🙏🏻🦋

[@brumbyfreedom329]

Bless you Sheriff Grady, your colleagues and families. Great work, great work! Support from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@fayekeller7411]

Thank you ladies and gentlemen of the sheriff's and others that helped in this arrest and investigation thank you thank you thank you for your good work!

[@l.jean7938]

Dear Lord, please protect this Sheriff, his staff and the counselors. They've accomplished a mighty task, they have uncovered allot of disgust in this country.

[@grammy3g808.]

This community is so fortunate to have a man like Grady for a sheriff, I don't know him, but his character speaks loudly as to the kind of person he is .

[@brigittebeltran6701]

💯

[@wildlightarts]

Full Time Upstanding Sheriff and Part Time Stand Up Comedian. I came for the info and stayed for the shade and bullet spitting. How this man can turn seriously seedy and dark topics into such a humorous press conference, well that's an art form. Well Done, all around. I appreciate this operation and information, and that it had me in stitches.

[@morenamelendez6550]

Well said sheriff. Enough is enough !!! Thank you all for what you do. May God bless you all and protect each and one of you

[@marystrube4694]

Hello and GREAT JOB TO ALL... Thank you for helping to stop trafficking and helping everyone you can.

[@WildWestGal]

I want to strongly acknowledge the young woman who was part of this team who stated she came from a "multigenerational family trafficking" situation since the age of TWO (which made me want to vomit). She is a spectacular public speaker (far better than any professional speakers I've ever heard) and a heroine in her own right. God bless and keep her, and all others who have and will break away from this Draconian situation.

[@EndNuclearAgenda21]

Pretty amazing ❤ so sad that we have to see these things happening to people.

[@lolainma3218]

Draconian situation? Improper use of the word. Draconian refers to laws that are excessively harsh and repressive..

[@WildWestGal]

​@@lolainma3218 That was your 'takeaway' from my comment? -- a comment expressing admiration for the courage and bravery of a young woman who has lived the meaning of a "Draconian situation." But, she didn't even rate a nod from you. Instead, you arrogantly posted an inaccurate critique of a word you Googled because you didn't know its meaning. And, sadly, you still don't. Allow me to enlighten you... Draconian: "harsh, strict, unusually severe or cruel." Full stop. It has nothing exclusively to do with law unless that word is specifically used for context, and it was not. "Draconian" is an adjective and was used properly with the word "situation." I hope that helped. And, you may want to look up the word "Drakon," so that you have a full understanding of the origin of the contested word and its colloquial applications.

[@WildWestGal]

@@EndNuclearAgenda21 It is, indeed, sad. And very disturbing.

[@EndNuclearAgenda21]

@@lolainma3218 draconian treatment