CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NBA All-Star Game and CIAA Tournament are expected to bring a significant increase of human trafficking to Charlotte.

• The All-Star Game will be hosted February 13-17, and the CIAA will be February 26 to March 2.
• North Carolina ranks no. 8 in the top U.S. states for human trafficking.
• Charlotte's growth, interstate travel, busy airport and more contributes to the spike.

The All-Star Game will be hosted February 13-17, and the CIAA will be February 26 to March 2.

Lily Pad Haven, Inc., an organization dedicated to helping human trafficking survivors, says North Carolina ranks no. 8 in the top U.S. states for human trafficking.

They attribute the spike to Charlotte's "rapidly growing population, heavily-traveled interstates, a busy international airport, a close proximity to the coast and is the site for major sporting events."

Charlotte residents and guests are asked to alert authorities if they see any suspicious activity, or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1 (888) 373-7888.