JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives, working alongside Jacksonville Beach Police, arrested 25 people in three days as part of a targeted operation aimed at reducing the demand for prostitution and combating human trafficking.
The operation, dubbed “Operation Sand Trap,” focused on individuals using online platforms to solicit or offer sexual acts for money.
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This is Operation Sand Trap.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) May 22, 2026
In partnership with Jacksonville Beach Police, our Vice Unit targeted those who use online sites to solicit or offer prostitution. Set up in beach-area hotels, our officers chatted with people online who were looking to pay for sexual acts. Together,… pic.twitter.com/SgizwrvtSz
Undercover officers set up in beach-area hotels and communicated with suspects online before making arrests.
During the three-day operation, officers identified two survivors of human trafficking and connected them with resources and support services.
JSO said it would continue working with partners across the state to conduct similar operations aimed at eliminating human trafficking.
Anyone in immediate danger should call 911. Any suspicious activity, online or in person, should be reported to JSO at 904-630-0500.