STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Nine men have been arrested as the result of a sex trafficking sting operation during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The South Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office says the operation began Aug. 6 and ended Aug. 12.
The men range in age from 22 to 54.
Eight of the men are from South Dakota.
They are charged with attempted enticement of a minor using the internet.
The charge carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.
One man from New York is charged with attempted commercial sex trafficking of a minor.
That charge carries a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.