Atlanta was one of 23 cities raided in a nationwide sex trade bust. More than 45 suspected teenage prostitutes have been rescued, some as young as 13.
Federal agents and local police arrested more than 50 alleged pimps over the three-night initiative called “Operation Cross Country.” This is part of a federal program to crack down on the sexual exploitation of children.
An FBI spokesman says the teenagers are the victims of prostitution. Many are runaways with no family support.
(AP)
Federal agents and local police arrested more than 50 alleged pimps over the three-night initiative called “Operation Cross Country.” This is part of a federal program to crack down on the sexual exploitation of children.
An FBI spokesman says the teenagers are the victims of prostitution. Many are runaways with no family support.
(AP)
