Montgomery County, TX – Twenty-one individuals were arrested this week following a two-day undercover prostitution sting conducted in West Montgomery County, law enforcement officials said.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the operation took place Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a joint effort with the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office. Authorities said undercover detectives used online platforms commonly associated with illegal commercial sex activity to identify individuals allegedly seeking to solicit prostitution.
Investigators said the targeted enforcement initiative, referred to as “Operation Valentine,” was carried out at a local hotel in West Montgomery County. Law enforcement officials reported that 21 people were taken into custody on charges of solicitation of prostitution.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office stated that the operation is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the demand for illegal sex work and combat human trafficking in the region. Officials have repeatedly said that such enforcement efforts are aimed at disrupting activity that can allegedly contribute to broader forms of organized crime and exploitation.
All suspects were transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident, authorities said. Formal charges are pending, and each individual is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Law enforcement agencies throughout Texas have increasingly focused on targeted stings in recent years as part of broader public safety initiatives addressing trafficking and illegal solicitation.
No additional details about the identities of those arrested or specific court dates were immediately released.
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