Editor's note Feb. 3 This story has been updated the reflect that seven people were arrested in the sting.
BILLINGS - Seven people were arrested last week in Billings on suspicion of human trafficking in a large-scale sting operation, Billings police announced Monday.
The sting was called Operation Vigilant Specter 6 and was carried out over a 48-hour period from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, according to police.
Billings police did not identify the seven people arrested but provided photos of five, with faces and other identifying marks blocked at request of prosecutors, according to police. They also did not list specific alleged offenses for the individuals, noting five were related to human trafficking. Two others were arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse.
Authorities also seized methamphetamine, mobile devices, U.S. currency, and additional evidence associated with the alleged criminal activity, according to police.
In addition, another 17 people and/or IP accounts were seized for ongoing investigation, according to police.
The operation involved about 65 law-enforcement personnel representing 13 federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.
