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Eleven people from across Northern California were arrested in connection with a sex trafficking sting in Roseville, law enforcement officials said Friday.Roseville Police Department, in partnership with the Placer County Special Investigation Unit, conducted a "john sting" hoping to catch anyone involved in prostitution and discourage others from participating.During the operation, undercover officers posed as prostitutes and posted typical ads on prostitution websites. Men who responded to the ads were directed to meet their "date" somewhere in Roseville.Luis Enrique Allen, 47, of Sacramento, sent the undercover officers several texts after he saw their ads. He offered to give them rides to their "dates" in exchange for cash payment, Roseville police said.The officers agree and arranged to meet him. Allen was arrested on felony charges of pimping and pandering, investigators said.Ten other men who offered money to the undercover officers in exchange for sexual acts were arrested for prostitution. They include:Mazyar Daneshghar, 40, of RosevilleJoseph Gregory Frye, 27, of SacramentoLeonel Gutierez, 36, of Rancho CordovaDennis Gates Lilly, 52, of Granite BayJames Richard Lucas, 59, of Shingle Springs -- He was also charged with possession of heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, police said.Edward J. Lyman Jr, 57, of McClellan -- He was also charged with illegal possession of tear gas, police said.Ali Rios, 25, of SacramentoVasile Rusu, 40, of SacramentoMarvin Orlando Tepe-Sarat, 39, of AntelopeMark Edward Triplett, 56, of Roseville"The Roseville Police Department is committed to the fight against sex trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable victims," the department posted on Facebook. "We’re publicizing this operation to send a message that prostitution activity is not welcome in Roseville, and those who engage in it, whether as traffickers or customers, do so at their own peril."The police department added that there are confidential, free services for sex trafficking victims who want protection and help escaping the trade.Victims can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 to be connected to services in the area 24 hours a day.