Florida sting operation arrests 266, including 34 undocumented immigrants
May 1, 2026 · Polk County, FL
The Polk County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with ICE and other state and federal partners, conducted a six-day undercover operation called "Polk Around and Find Out" that resulted in 266 arrests and 439 charges. The operation targeted human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, prostitution, and related crimes. Of those arrested, 19 were charged with felony counts related to attempting to meet minors for sex, 247 were arrested on prostitution and trafficking-related charges, and 34 were identified as undocumented immigrants. Authorities identified seven possible human trafficking victims and offered them social services.
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