20 arrested in undercover human trafficking investigation in West Alabama By WBRC Staff | March 1, 2021 at 11:11 AM CST - Updated March 1 at 12:23 PM
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Investigators with The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force made 20 arrests during an undercover operation in Tuscaloosa on Friday and Saturday nights.
Investigators said the operation was designed to help stop the illegal purchase of sex in West Alabama.
Five people arrested were charged with both Traveling to Meet a Minor for an Unlawful Sex Act and Electronic Solicitation of a Child.
Fifteen other people were arrested for Soliciting Prostitution. Some face additional charges, including Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Carrying a Pistol without a License.