MUGSHOTS: 34 arrested in Midland County in Human Trafficking Operation investigation

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Published: Jul. 27, 2017 at 11:00 PM CDT
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UPDATE 7/29 6:34 p.m.

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U.S. Marshal's Service and Lone Star Fugitive Task Force captured the seventh person who was at large in the operation.

UPDATE

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U.S. Marshals and The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force confirm that they have picked up 6 out of the 7 who were at large in the operation.

ORIGINAL STORY---------

34 people have been arrested during the month of July as part of the DPS Criminal Investigation Division of Midland's Human Trafficking Operation investigation.

According to DPS, titled "Operation Damascus", the investigation involved looking into potential adults who were soliciting underage children online. It also involved the rescue of victims of human trafficking.

The 34 suspects arrested during the investigation face a variety of charges including:

-Online Solicitation of a Minor

-Prostitution - Solicit Person under the age of 18

-Prostitution

-Promotion of Prostitution

-Sexual Performance of a Minor

-Distribution of Harmful Material to a Minor

CBS 7 has obtained the arrest affidavits of the suspects. *Warning* The subject material may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

The following are mugshots of suspects arrested in connection with the investigation. Some mugshots are unavailable as the suspects may have been arrested and taken into custody outside of Midland County.

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