18 Arrested in Bozeman during Human Trafficking Operation

(Helena) – 18 individuals were arrested in Bozeman during a Human Trafficking operation conducted by the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal investigation and the Bozeman Police Department.

The individuals were charged with 18 counts of patronizing a prostitute, five counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, one count of resisting arrest and one count of patronizing a victim of sex trafficking for a child victim.

The operation lasted from July 20th to July 22nd during which investigators seized various drugs including Cocaine and Fentanyl.