22/03/2012
12 Arrested Over Child Sex Trafficking
Police investigating child exploitation offences has arrested twelve men in Oxford.
Aged between 21 and 37 the men were arrested following an investigation into exploitation of 24 girls aged between 11 and 16.
The suspects are being questions over offences relating to the prostitution of females under the age of 18, trafficking, grooming and rape. It is believed the offences had taken place over a six-year period.
"We believe we have uncovered an organised crime group who have been running a business of selling young girls for sex,” said Detective Superintendent Rob Mason.
"We have also identified a number of customers who we have reason to believe have used this service.
"The warrants executed today are the second phase of this investigation and the arrests have been made to protect the girls from further harm.
"Our number one priority is to protect the victims, both their identities and wellbeing."
Oxford Commander, Supt Chris Sharp, said: "I understand today's events will have an impact on residents.
"Policing teams will be issuing information about the operation with contact details if people need further information, or would like to report any activity in relation to this investigation."
(H/GK)
Aged between 21 and 37 the men were arrested following an investigation into exploitation of 24 girls aged between 11 and 16.
The suspects are being questions over offences relating to the prostitution of females under the age of 18, trafficking, grooming and rape. It is believed the offences had taken place over a six-year period.
"We believe we have uncovered an organised crime group who have been running a business of selling young girls for sex,” said Detective Superintendent Rob Mason.
"We have also identified a number of customers who we have reason to believe have used this service.
"The warrants executed today are the second phase of this investigation and the arrests have been made to protect the girls from further harm.
"Our number one priority is to protect the victims, both their identities and wellbeing."
Oxford Commander, Supt Chris Sharp, said: "I understand today's events will have an impact on residents.
"Policing teams will be issuing information about the operation with contact details if people need further information, or would like to report any activity in relation to this investigation."
(H/GK)
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