Stratford police recently arrested 15 men as part of an undercover operation targeting prostitution at local motels, a response to an armed robbery that occurred last year. This sting, executed by the Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit, utilized online advertisements to identify and catch offenders, leading to arrests of individuals mainly from nearby towns, including Bridgeport and Waterbury.
The sting operation was initiated after a March 2024 robbery at the Stratford Inn, which involved suspects allegedly luring a victim with promises of paid sexual services. The arrests reveal a troubling connection between local crimes and prostitution, prompting ongoing investigations into the broader issue of human trafficking and related offenses.
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