WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD: "Several Washington County officials worked together to target sex trafficking victims, suspects along with child sex predators, and individuals supporting sex work in general. Officials report 19 suspects were arrested or detained. 12 of the 19 suspects are facing charges ranging from sexual solicitation of a minor to prostitution and even possession of drugs with the intent of distribution. During this operation, a number of sex workers and victims were located and 7 of the 19 people who were detained, for charges of prostitution, sexual exploitation, or even drug-related charges, will not face those charges at this time as they have been placed into the harm reduction programs run by the Washington County Health Department."
https://www.localdvm.com/news/maryland/19-sex-trafficing-suspects-arrested-or-detained-in-washington-county/