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‘Back to Skool’: Arizona police arrest 21 men in child sex crimes, human trafficking operation

ByEyes on Trafficking News

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Authorities in Arizona have made 21 arrests in connection to an undercover operation targeting child sex crimes and human trafficking.

Surprise Police say the suspects were arrested during “Operation Back to Skool,” a Valley-wide investigation where detectives “placed ads on websites commonly sought out by suspects seeking illegal sex acts.”

“Operations of this type are a part of the Surprise Police Department's continuous effort to reduce the demand that fuels child and exploitation of children in our community,” police said in a release.

MORE: FBI: 84 minors, 141 adults rescued in national sex trafficking operation

Surprise Police say they partnered with authorities in Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, and Scottsdale — as well as Homeland Security, U.S. Marshals, and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office — during the operation.

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Surprise Police say 21 suspects were arrested during “Operation Back to Skool,” a Valley-wide investigation where detectives “placed ads on websites commonly sought out by suspects seeking illegal sex acts.” (Surprise Police Department)

 

 

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This “Eyes on Trafficking” story is reprinted from its original online location.

ABOUT PBJ LEARNING

PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.

More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.

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