Eleven charged in 'john sting' aimed at underaged sex trade

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Ottawa police say 11 people have been arrested and 26 charges have been laid following a “john sting” undercover operation targeting sexual exploitation of minors.

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In a release on June 3, police said the operation was aimed at individuals using online platforms and other methods to seek sexual services from people they believed to be under the age of 18.

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Undercover officers posed as underage individuals online and dealt with suspects looking to arrange sexual services.

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Police did not identify those arrested.

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Police say anyone with information regarding suspected human trafficking or child exploitation can contact the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit tip line at 613-236-1222, ext. 5625, or email [email protected].

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Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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