Raids Free 52 Child Prostitutes, DOJ Says
Nationwide Sweep Leads To Nearly 700 Arrests
A nationwide sweep known as Operation Cross Country IV recovered 52 child prostitutes and led to nearly 700 arrests, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.The department said that the four-day action included action in 36 cities around the country."Child prostitution continues to be a significant problem in our country, as evidenced by the number of children rescued through the continued efforts of our crimes against children task forces," said the FBI's Kevin Perkins.Previous actions have rescued 900 children and led to 510 convictions and the seizure of more than $3.1 million in assets, DOJ said."It is repugnant that children in these times could be subjected to the great pain, suffering, and indignity of being forced into sexual slavery for someone else's profit," said Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer. "But Cross Country IV has shown us that the scourge of child prostitution still exists on the streets of our cities."To combat the problem, state and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and social service providers work and train together.
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