Historic Polk County Prostitution Sting Nets 219 Arrests, Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring

Polk County, Florida  2023-09-19

A massive prostitution sting in Polk County led to 219 arrests, including charges of human trafficking. The operation, named 'Operation Traffic Stop 2,' identified 21 human trafficking victims and resulted in 44 felony and 242 misdemeanor charges. Maria Guzman of Orlando and Freddy Escalona of Chicago were among those arrested, facing charges of human trafficking. The sting, conducted with assistance from various local law enforcement agencies, is noted as the largest in the sheriff's office's history.

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