we will start calling those individuals and attempting to lure them into the hotel room. >> veteran investigator jim says undercover opportunities like this one give law enforcement the rare opportunity to pull girls off the streets and actually arrest the pimp who is holding them captive. >> the craigslist girls the pimps will drive them to the location and wait for them. so generally, if we can make the deal, we can get the girl, get her off the streets, get her some help, and have the pimp right there, which is very unusual. >> officer saleda wants the public to understand these are slaves. >> they have to do degrading things. they get raped, robbed and murdered. everything they get goes to the leeches, the pimps. >> tonight's operation takes place in one of oakland's most popular tourist spots. while unsuspecting families enjoy their ocean view, criminals harboring juveniles set up shop.