11 arrested in North Texas human trafficking, prostitution sting

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Law enforcement agencies in North Texas arrested 11 people last week in a human trafficking sting in the area, according to a news release.

The Lewisville Police Department, The Denton County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security conducted the sting on Thursday and Friday, arresting eight women on prostitution charges, two men on charges of compelling prostitution and one man on charges of prostitution and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

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The operation was designed to rescue human trafficking victims, with authorities in the area continuing to look for victims and suspects.

Click through the slideshow to see a collection of photos of those arrested in the sting operation.

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