CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrests of more than 10 people following a joint human trafficking operation.

The undercover operation, aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Cleveland area, was conducted by several law enforcement agencies.

The TBI aimed to identify individuals seeking to engage in sexual acts with minors and recover victims of human trafficking.

The first operation was conducted on August 19, with the second operation conducted in Collegdale on August 20.

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August 19 arrests:

James Bedford (DOB 8/4/1972), Clearwater, FL: one count of Patronizing Prostitution. No bond.

Pedro Garcia (DOB 2/20/1999), Cleveland, TN: one count of Patronizing Pr

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