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4 Arrested By Zephyrhills Police In Sex-Trafficking Sting

The Zephyrhills Police Department arrested four people for soliciting sex.

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The Zephyrhills Police Department, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, recently conducted a multi-agency undercover operation in which four arrests were made involving solicitation for sex. (Zephyrhills Police)
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The Zephyrhills Police Department, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, recently conducted a multi-agency undercover operation in which four arrests were made involving solicitation for sex. (Zephyrhills Police)
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The Zephyrhills Police Department, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, recently conducted a multi-agency undercover operation in which four arrests were made involving solicitation for sex. (Zephyrhills Police)
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The Zephyrhills Police Department, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, recently conducted a multi-agency undercover operation in which four arrests were made involving solicitation for sex. (Zephyrhills Police)

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — The Zephyrhills Police Department, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, recently conducted a multi-agency undercover operation in which four arrests were made involving solicitation for sex.

Arrested were:

  • Darius L. Green, 32
  • Daneal AJ Lanier, 29
  • Matthew A. Macchia, 31
  • Wilson J. Martinez, 30

The two-day operation on June 9 and 10 targeted buyers of sexual acts and those who prey on underage children.

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All four will face criminal charges for human trafficking and traveling to meet a minor for sexual activity as well as other local charges.

The Zephyrhills Police Department coordinated the operation in partnership with the following agencies: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton Police Department, Office of the State Attorney Sixth Judicial Circuit and Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.

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