More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
Operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’ focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration.
Of the 255 suspects arrested, investigators say 141 suspects were charged with soliciting prostitutes; 93 suspects were charged with offering to commit prostitution; 10 other suspects were charged with crimes related to prostitution, such as aiding/abetting a prostitute or transporting a prostitute; and 11 suspects were arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sex or other child-sex-related crimes.
