Florida Sheriff Cracks Down on Prostitution, Nets 277 Arrests, 5 Possible Human Trafficking Victims

Florida Sheriff Cracks Down on Prostitution, Nets 277 Arrests, 5 Possible Human Trafficking Victims
People involved in the anti-prostitution sting operation in Polk County, Fla. Polk County Sheriff's Office
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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The largest operation ever conducted of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to 277 arrests. Most were prostitutes and men soliciting prostitutes.

But the operation, dubbed “No Tricks, No Treats", also netted five possible victims of human trafficking.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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