JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. \u2014 Twenty-five people were arrested after detectives with the Jacksonville Beach police department, in partnership with the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office, targeted those using online sites offering prostitution.<\/p>\n
According to police, officers would chat online with people who were looking to pay for sexual acts as they were set up in beach-area hotels.<\/p>\n
Twenty-five people were arrested over the course of three days. <\/p>\n
Police say that they identified two survivors of human trafficking during the operation and connected them with resources to help.<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department encourages anyone who is in immediate danger to call 911. Report suspicious activity, whether seen online or in person, at 904-270-1661. Also, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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