OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -
Oklahoma City police say 2 underage girls were recovered and 8 pimps
have been arrested as part of a nationwide investigation into child
prostitution.
The FBI said Monday that a
total of 79 children were recovered and 104 pimps arrested in what was
called Operation Cross Country.
Oklahoma City Police Sgt.
Gary Knight said the two girls found in the city were placed in state
custody. Knight said there were 44 other arrests for prostitution during
the five day operation that ended Saturday.
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