KOKOMO Three people were arrested on felony charges Wednesday following a 14-month investigation into human trafficking crimes linked to massage parlors operating as fronts for prostitution.

Members of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Indianapolis Post, Kokomo Police Department, Battle Ground Police Department, Howard County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Homeland Security executed multiple search and arrest warrants in the coordinated operation.

The investigation revealed that several businesses were being used as fronts for prostitution. Felony arrest warrants were issued by Howard County Superior Court II.

Search warrants were executed at several business locations and residences, including:

Arrests and charges

A 35-year-old and a 36-year-old Noblesville resident were ea

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