Yesterday the Grand Forks Police Department conducted a human trafficking operation targeting adults attempting to hire another person for sexual activity. This operation was a part of a regional effort and included several agencies from North Dakota. Participating agencies include the Grand Forks Police Department, Dickinson Police Department, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations.
As a result of this operation, three males were arrested for “Hiring an individual to engage in sexual activity” which is a Class B Misdemeanor in North Dakota, punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or 30 days in jail.
The Grand Forks Police Department is committed to combatting human trafficking. If you have any information related to this type of activity, please contact us by one of the following methods.
- Call: 701-787-8000
- Online: Submit a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook page or website
- App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app
