21 Arrested In Oak Creek Human Trafficking Investigation: Police

OAK CREEK, WI — The Oak Creek Police Department made 21 arrests this past weekend during two operations focused on prostitution and human trafficking, the agency announced via Facebook Thursday.

Police say officers assigned to the agency's Special Enforcement unit conducted the operations which resulted in arrests for patronizing a prostitute, loitering and drugs. Additionally, a gun theft suspect was located.

In July, a similar operation from the department's Special Enforcement unit resulted in two weapons being recovered and the arrests of 53 people.

"We would like to thank the businesses that cooperated with our operations," the department posted on Facebook.