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6 arrested, 38 victims found in AR human trafficking recovery operation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Six people were arrested and 38 victims were recovered in a human trafficking recovery operation in Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police.
The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council partnered with other agencies, including the Arkansas State Police, Judicial Drug Task Force, West Memphis Police Department, Marion Police Department, and Crittenden County Sheriff's Office to conduct Operation DELTA, Defending Every Life Trafficked in Arkansas.
Agents say six people who transported victims to the location were taken into custody. Five were charged with promoting prostitution, and one person was charged with felon in possession of a firearm.
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They said one of the suspects attempted to flee the scene but was arrested after a Tactical Vehicle Intervention conducted by Arkansas agents.
In a release, law enforcement and agencies talked to nine victims who were provided access to victim services and support resources.
ASP said that 29 additional local victims were identified in Operation DELTA. One child was removed and was in an unstable condition. Minors were taken into protective custody, and adult victims received support services.
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