MISSOULA — A Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) led an operation, eight people were arrested for patronizing a prostitute and one person was also arrested for distribution of dangerous drugs.
The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office and the Missoula Police Department assisted in the operation which targeted sex buyers in the Missoula area.
In the state of Montana, it is illegal to both buy and sell sexual favors per MCA 45-5-601.
There were a total of nine incidents related to patronizing a prostitute during the operation, with offenders being arrested, issued warrants or charged.
