A law enforcement sting operation led to the arrest of several men who allegedly tried to pay for underage sex in Alabama.
Among those arrested for alleged human trafficking were a state representative, three people illegally in the country, a school board member, and a public works director.
If convicted of human trafficking, the suspects could face up to 20 years in prison.
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Atmore police pretended to be underage prostitutes advertised online and then arrested men at a hotel when they arrived for sex.
“Instead of it being the clientele that you had ordered on the advertisement, it’s numerous law enforcement officers coming out with vests and ‘police officer’ on their shirts, so it’s a big surprise, I’m sure,” Atmore Police Major Chance Thompson said.
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