YORK COUNTY, S.C. —

11 people have been arrested following an undercover operation in York County, South Carolina, to round up and arrest "child predators."

A spokesperson for the York County Sheriff's Office said 11 people were arrested in August and September during Operation Huntsman, which targeted "travelers," a type of offender who travels to meet with a minor with the intent of having a sexual encounter.

Officials said all 11 offenders arrived at undercover locations, where they believed they were meeting a minor between the ages of 10 and 16.

State and Federal law enforcement assisted in the operation.

Travis Ethan Betts, 28, of Smoaks, SC, was charged with the following:

First-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor (<16 previous conviction/sex offender)

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