Multiple people, including six Clark County residents, were arrested after allegedly trying to contact and meet minors for sex during a nearly weeklong law enforcement sting.
Agencies of the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force launched the operation Feb. 14 by posing as minors online.
Officers said they received responses within minutes from suspects interested in meeting up with minors for sex or sex trafficking.
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