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An FBI operation in Richmond and surrounding counties targeting underage human trafficking netted 16 arrests over the weekend, according to the bureau.

Eight people were arrested in Henrico County and in Winchester on Friday. Three people were charged with keeping a bawdy place, one person was charged with being a fugitive, two were charged with solicitation, and two were charged with solicitation and possession of a controlled substance.

Four arrests were made Saturday in Richmond. Each person was charged with a count of keeping a bawdy place, and one person was additionally charged with possession of marijuana.

On Sunday, three were arrested in Chesterfield County. One person was charged with possession of heroin; one was charged with keeping a bawdy place; and the other charged with keeping a bawdy place and possession of marijuana.

One individual, who was wanted for two felony probation violations, a child support warrant, and failure to register as a sex offender, was also located as part of the operation, the FBI said.