Nine Men Arrested in Amherst Prostitution Sting 'Sneaky Link' With Anti-Trafficking Focus

Amherst, Ohio  2024-08-02

On August 2, 2024, a prostitution sting operation named 'Sneaky Link' led to the arrest of nine men in Amherst, Ohio. The operation, conducted by Amherst police and the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, aimed not only to target those soliciting prostitution but also to identify potential victims of human trafficking. Despite extensive preparations and surveillance, no women were arrested, and no human trafficking cases were confirmed during the sting. All arrested men were cited and released, except for one who was taken to jail due to being out of state.

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