7 arrests after prostitution crack down in Ottawa’s West End.

By News Staff

Posted Aug 27, 2011 05:22:45 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

In the latest prostitution crack down in Ottawa’s West End, two women and 5 men were arrested over a two day sweep on August 12th and 26th.

They face a variety of charges including communications for the purpose of prostitution and mischief. In total, eleven charges were laid.

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