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North Texas Sting: 20 Arrested in Prostitution Sting
10 Dec
Summary
- A two-day undercover sting operation targeted individuals buying sex.
- Twenty arrests were made in Tarrant County during the November operation.
- Most victims, traffickers, and buyers involved are local residents.
Authorities in Tarrant County, Texas, conducted a two-day undercover sting operation in November, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals. The operation focused on targeting men who solicited prostitution by responding to online advertisements posted by undercover officers.
Investigators emphasized that the demand for commercial sex is high in North Texas, with local residents comprising the majority of victims, traffickers, and buyers. This highlights a significant local element to the human trafficking problem in the region.
The sting, which involved law enforcement from multiple agencies, resulted in felony charges for solicitation of prostitution, a crime that carries a potential two-year prison sentence for a first offense. Nonprofits are also involved, offering resources to reduce repeat offenses and address the root causes of exploitation.
