By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The FBI helped rescue 149 sexually exploited children as part of a weeklong sting across the country.
Operation Cross Country also nabbed 150 pimps and others involved in the sex trade.
“Human trafficking is a monstrous and devastating crime that steals lives and degrades our nation,” Attorney General Loretta Lynch said. “As a result of the FBI’s outstanding coordination and exemplary efforts alongside state and local partners during Operation Cross Country, more children will sleep safely tonight, and more wrongdoers will face the judgment of our criminal justice system.”
More than 500 law enforcement officials were involved in the sting, which involved 135 cities.
The stings took place in casinos, hotels, truck stops and other areas.
