KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Las VegasLas Vegas Targeted in FBI Child Prostitution Crackdown
Police also recovered two juveniles here in the valley -- they are now in protective custody.The FBI announced a major child prostitution bust with links to Las Vegas. At least 65 people have been arrested.
Las Vegas was one of 16 cities across the country targeted in Operation Cross Country. The five day operation was a joint effort by the FBI, the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Now dozens of sexual predators are off the streets.
67 arrests took place here in Las Vegas. Some of those arrested include pimps, prostitutes and people soliciting prostitutes.
Police also recovered two juveniles here in the valley -- they are now in protective custody.
Reno was also hit. 14 people were arrested there with one child being taken into protective custody.
FBI Director Robert Mueller has a strong message for those arrested, "Those who exploit children should know that they will be brought to justice, they will be investigated, they will be prosecuted, they will be convicted and they will go to jail."
Mueller also went on to say accessibility to the internet by juveniles is a challenge, but the FBI and other agencies say they are up for it.
Thanks to Operation Cross Country, a total of 21 kids were recovered.
