Four men face human trafficking charges following a two-day human trafficking operation by the Illinois State Police.
The operation, according to a news release from state police, took place June 11 and 12 in the Geneseo area of Henry County.
The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.
The following individuals were arrested and charged.
According to the news relase, various departments of the Illinois State Police, the Blackhawk Area Task Force and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office partnered for the operation. The Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office also provided support.
Police ask those who suspect human trafficking to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733. For more information visit humantraffickinghotline.org or email ISP.CrimeTips@illinois.gov.
This article originally appeared on Geneseo Republic: Four men face human trafficking charges in Geneseo
Reporting by Staff reports / Geneseo Republic
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