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Polk County Sheriff's Office makes 157 arrests in undercover prostitution sting operation
Three suspects were charged with traveling to sexually batter juveniles, and four possible human-trafficking victims were found, the PCSO said.
Polk sheriff: 160 arrests made in human-trafficking sting
One hundred sixty people were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month in a sting operation cracking down on human trafficking, the agency announced Thursday morning.
157 arrested in human trafficking investigation in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday will detail a human trafficking investigation that resulted in 157 arrests.
Disney employee among 157 nabbed in Polk County human trafficking bust: Grady Judd
More than 150 people, including a Disney employee and 25 illegal immigrants have been arrested in an undercover human trafficking sweep in Polk County.
157 arrested during 5-day human trafficking operation in Polk County
A five-day human trafficking operation in Polk County led to 157 arrests. The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the undercover operation started on Oct. 2.
Disney employee among 157 arrested in Polk County human trafficking operation: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 157 people in what was described as an operation focused on human trafficking.
Disney employee among 157 nabbed in Polk County human trafficking bust
FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Florida human trafficking sting nabs 157 people, including 25 illegal immigrants
Out of the 157 people who were arrested, the sheriff explained, 25 were in the US illegally from countries like Cuba, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Venezuela.
Polk sheriff's Haunted Jail starts Friday: Here's a look at other great October events
Looking for scary haunts, trick-or-treating events or fall festivals for the rest of October in Polk County? Start here.
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Polk County Deputies Arrest Lakeland Man On Multiple Fraud Charges
A familiar face to the Polk County Sheriff's Office was arrested Wednesday evening, October 16th, on multiple fraud charges.