Over sweeps on Wednesday and Thursday by the Columbus Police Vice Unit, a total of 68 people were arrested in operations that targeted areas along Sullivant Avenue.

Columbus police have arrested nearly 70 people in connection to a major prostitution bust on the city’s west side.

Over sweeps on Wednesday and Thursday by the Columbus Police Vice Unit, a total of 68 people were arrested in operations that targeted areas along Sullivant Avenue.

37 people were arrested Wednesday (29 females and 8 men), while 31 were caught a day later (15 women and 16 males.)

Police say one woman was even busted twice after she was released on Wednesday for medical reasons, then arrested again Thursday for another prostitution offense.

Another was wearing an ankle monitor when authorities nabbed her.

All of the prostitutes admitted to use or addiction to drugs, including cocaine and heroin.

The 24 “johns” arrested were also jailed.