4 police officers among those caught in Dallas World Cup prostitution crackdown

Four law enforcement officers were among the hundreds of people arrested in Dallas during a World Cup crime sweep.Operation Safe StreetsOperation Safe Streets led to 335 arrests related to prostitution and sex trafficking during the World Cup."Operation Safe Streets was one of several proactive initiatives we conducted during the FIFA World Cup to ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable experience for everyone visiting and living in Dallas," said Maj. Aaron Harrell with the Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigations Division. "Our strategy was built around targeted enforcement, crime reduction, and strong partnerships."Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm, a Dallas police officer who worked in the Special Investigations Division, was arrested for solicitation as part of the operation. He is now on administrative leave.Three police officers from other agencies, including one outside the United States, were also arrested.In addition to the arrests, investigators rescued eight victims of sex traffic
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