The Leon County Sheriff’s Office says 19 people were arrested during a sex trafficking operation called “Operation Resolution”. It was a multi-agency, two-day operation conducted in January.
LCSO says 19 people were arrested, 49 people made contacts for solicitation, and 80 people made contacts for human trafficking of juvenile victims.
They say there are multiple ongoing investigations.
LCSO says suspects include an oncology surgeon and college professor, a guardian at a local elementary school, and a volunteer firefighter from a neighboring county.
If you believe you or someone you know is or may be a victim of human trafficking,
contact the Leon County Sheriffs Office Special Investigations Unit at (850) 606-330.
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