VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three men are facing charges after a two-day human trafficking operation conducted in Virginia Beach last week, according to police.

The Virginia Beach Police Department said its Special Investigations Bureau worked with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) between Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 to target human trafficking, reduce demand for prostitution, and identify online child predators.

Seven people were encountered during the operation. Police said some were charged, while others were connected with support services.

According to police, 28-year-old Alex Gonzalez-Cinto, 25-year-old Timothy Jameson, and 39-year-old Patrick Brigman were charged with solicitation of prostitution.

NCIS told 13News Now that none of the men charged are affiliated with the Navy and

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