Alcoa, TN (WOKI) The Alcoa Police has arrested seven people and two human trafficking victims are identified in a prostitution sting.
APD says during a prostitution sting operation on Friday and Saturday, there were nine people “engaging in prostitution.” They did not want to identify those charged or what charges they are facing due to the nature of those arrests.
“We do these operations to drive home the message that prostitution and human trafficking will not be tolerated. We want our community to be safe,” Alcoa Police Chief David Carswell said. “And for those individuals that choose to engage in this activity in the City of Alcoa, let this sting be a warning that you could be caught in future operations.”
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, please call the state’s human trafficking hotline at 855-558-6484 for help.