PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a multi-agency operation led to numerous arrests and victim recoveries involving prostitution and possible human trafficking earlier this month. The operation took place between Jan.
Officials say 48 felony arrests and misdemeanor arrests were made, including people who were sex buyers. Police said they were targeting people attempting to pay for sex with minors, online predators, street prostitution interdiction, and sex buyer apprehension. Two dozen local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as outreach groups, were involved in the operation.
Report a typo. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Hundreds of arrests made in Valley prostitution, trafficking operation this month Dozens of law enforcement partners made arrests amid big Valley events.
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