By Associated Press - Thursday, August 25, 2016

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A recent investigation into sex trafficking in Rapid City led to eight arrests.

The operation was conducted over seven days by local, state and federal authorities, during same time as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota. The South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was involved.

Six men from South Dakota, one from Indiana and one from Colorado were arrested. The suspects range in age from 24 to 61. They all face at least 10 years in prison if convicted, and could get a life term.



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