Eleven Arrested as DPS Targets Human Trafficking in Central Texas
· Texas Border Business
In a recent operation targeting human trafficking, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested eleven men in Bell County, including four active-duty military personnel. Over three days, suspects engaged in explicit online conversations with individuals posing as minors aged 13 to 16. Nine men were charged with Solicitation of Prostitution of a Person Under 18, while two faced charges for Online Solicitation of a Minor. The operation underscores the collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat human trafficking. Victims or those with information can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888.
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