Sting

August 9, 2021

Operation Summer Project – 18 Buyers Arrested

Child Prostition, Mesa, Prostitution, Sting

Over two days in August 2021 – Mesa Police made 18 arrests of buyers looking to engage in sexual acts in Mesa Arizona called Operation Summer Project.

July 13, 2021

Operation Behind The Mask – 40 Arrested

Chandler, Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

Police and Federal Agencies across Arizona came together in a coordinated sting that resulted in 40 arrests.

May 27, 2021

47 Arrested – Massage Parlor Sting – Phoenix

Phoenix, Soliciting Prostitution, Sting

Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives led Operation Home Alone 2 that targeted sexual predators who attempted to lure underage children with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.

April 1, 2021

Operation Leather Mitt – 6 Arrested

Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives led Operation Home Alone 2 that targeted sexual predators who attempted to lure underage children with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.

February 19, 2021

Operation Broken Hearts – 34 Arrested

Chandler, Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Phoenix, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives led Operation Home Alone 2 that targeted sexual predators who attempted to lure underage children with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.

September 11, 2020

Operation Home Alone 2 – 2020

Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Pinal County, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives led Operation Home Alone 2 that targeted sexual predators who attempted to lure underage children with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.