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More than 100 arrested in Montgomery County prostitution, human trafficking bust

From Oct. 15 to Oct. 30, detectives arrested 75 johns, 11 pimps and 28 prostitutes.
Credit: KHOU

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies made a large human trafficking and prostitution bust last month, netting more than 100 arrests.

From Oct. 15 to Oct. 30, detectives arrested 75 johns, 11 pimps and 28 prostitutes. They also rescued five victims, including a 16-year-old runaway. Suspects face a variety of charges, including prostitution, aggravated promotion of prostitution, possession of a controlled substance, weapons and narcotics.

MCSO worked with numerous other agencies during “Operation Cross Country,” including the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, FBI and Conroe Police Department.

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