Two Men Jailed Over Kittitas County Sex Trafficking Ring
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office (Ellensburg) says two men have been arrested in connection with a sex trafficking ring.
The two men intended to profit from the women's activities
The KCSO says Othello and Ellensburg Police assisted in the two-day operation, rounding up suspects and learned one of the men, age 35, was from Kent, WA. The other suspect was a 34-year-old man from Cle Elum.
According to the KCSO:
"Evidence indicated that the two men knowingly transported women to perform sex work and intended to profit from the women’s acts. Investigation into these felony charges continues."
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Arrangements were made with area aid groups to ensure the female victims would receive the help they need. The investigation continues, and more arrests could result.
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