RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina State Highway patrol troopers and other law enforcement agencies were out in force along nearly 420 miles of I-40 as part of Operation Highway Guardian.

The one-day campaign worked to combat human trafficking as well as ensure safety on the highway for drivers.

"Part of this campaign is traffic stops in general. We want to stop cars, people who are putting others at risk. And during the course of those traffic stops, we know they lead to other things. We know that these traffic stops, when you dig a little deeper. As an officer, you might find that there's something going on here," said Chris Knox with NCSHP.

The campaign comes ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend travel period.

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