Brooklyn Center hotel trafficking operation: 17 victims found, 28 arrested

Brooklyn Center police announced Wednesday that a multi-agency hotel operation identified several trafficking victims and led to dozens of arrests as the investigation continues.

The Brooklyn Center Police Department said the operation targeted four hotels in the city on Sept. 9: Travelodge, Super 8, Baymont and Suburban Studios.

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