Junction City was one of eight cities in Kansas and Missouri where Operation Cross Country X was conducted by the FBI Kansas City Division along with local, state and federal partners. The operation, which focused on underage sex trafficking, ran from October 13-16 in Kansas City, Missouri, North Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Overland Park, Wichita, Topeka and Junction City.

According to the FBI the results of the combined law enforcement effort led to the recovery of five children who were being victimized through prostitution ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old. Additionally, four female adult human trafficking victims were identified and recovered. The operation also included the arrests of 12 pimps and 14 johns on state and federal charges.

The FBI confirmed for JC Post none of the children or female adult human trafficking victims were recovered in Junction City. The numbers for Junction City included the arrest three johns and three adult prostitutes.The Junction City Police, Geary County Sheriff’s, and Riley County Police Departments all participated in the investigation.

Operation Cross Country X was an international effort focusing on underage sex trafficking. This was the tenth iteration of FBI-led initiative which took place across the United States and, for the first time, also took place in several countries around the world.