Seattle police arrested seven people during an undercover human trafficking operation on Aurora Avenue.
undercover human trafficking operationThe Seattle Police Department Human Trafficking Unit, the Major Crimes Task Force, General Investigations Unit, Narcotics, Community Response Group, and patrol officers worked together to conduct the operation in the 12500 block of Aurora Avenue North.
SPD said seven men approached undercover officers posing as prostitutes and agreed to exchange money for sex acts. Officers took each man into custody. Each man was then transported to the North Precinct where they were identified, processed, and released for patronizing a prostitute. SPD said officers also impounded three cars as part of the operation.
“The Seattle Police Department remains committed to allocating resources to respond to and investigate complaints of human trafficking, whether sex or forced labor. If you are a victim of human trafficking,
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michigan Avenue traffic jam: Massive pile-up swallows up cars at Chicago NASCAR raceChicago is used to traffic jams, but one that developed during Sunday’s Cup Series race in Grant Park may be the most unique of them all.
Read more »
Long stretch of Fifth Avenue in downtown San Diego turned into pedestrian plazaFifth Avenue from Broadway to K Street in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter will now be a pedestrian plaza from noon to 2 a.m. each day. Business owners are excited, but others are unsure about parking.
Read more »
One man killed, one man charged with murder in West Belfort Avenue shootingDetectives confirmed the shooting resulted from a verbal and physical altercation between the suspect Christopher McDade, 25, and the victim.
Read more »