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Sex trafficking

Months-long investigation busts human-trafficking enterprise, sex crime syndicate operated in 6 Chicago suburbs: Police

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Illinois authorities busted a human-trafficking enterprise that operated in six Chicago suburbs, according to police. 

Following a months-long investigation into human trafficking, five people have been arrested. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and the St. Charles Police Department made the announcement on Thursday.

Between Feb. 17 and Wednesday, authorities arrested five suspects who are accused of forcing seven women to engage in prostitution or face repercussions. Officials said all of the women were from South Americaand brought to the United States for the purpose of sex trafficking

The seven victims were taken into protective custody on Wednesday morning.

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