Several arrested near Bozeman during human trafficking investigation
BOZEMAN — This past weekend, the Bozeman Police Department, taking part in a human trafficking and child exploitation investigation, arrested 18 pe...
BOZEMAN — This past weekend, the Bozeman Police Department, taking part in a human trafficking and child exploitation investigation, arrested 18 people in the Bozeman area. These individuals have been charged with 18 counts of patronizing a prostitute, five counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of patronizing a victim of sex trafficking for a child victim. In addition, detectives seized cocaine, fentanyl, and other physical evidence. This investigation was also assisted by the Montana State University Special Victims Unit, Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Montana Analysis and Technical Information Center.