Overview
- Polk County’s seven-day undercover operation, called “Polk Around & Find Out II,” resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies.
- Authorities said 31 people were arrested on allegations tied to traveling to meet minors for sexual activity and 239 arrests were linked to prostitution-related offenses.
- Investigators identified 17 theme-park workers among those arrested—13 current or former Disney employees and four Universal employees—and Disney told investigators it fired the implicated staff.
- Law enforcement and partner groups screened arrestees for exploitation, identified 11 possible trafficking victims, and offered services to people arrested on prostitution charges.
- Officials reported that 32 arrestees were in the U.S. without legal status, 16 were turned over to ICE, and prosecutors and investigators are continuing case reviews and follow-up work.