Las Vegas police: Men accused of luring a minor during sting operation

Fri, May 3, 2024 (12:01 p.m.)

Sixteen men were arrested last week on counts of luring a minor with a computer to engage in sex, according to Metro Police.

The arrests were the result of a two-day sting operation led by Las Vegas area police and the FBI, according to Metro. Two other men were booked on counts of attempted sexual assault of a minor under 14, police said.

The 18 men varied in age between 21 and 42, police said.

The men all attempted to solicit sex from undercover agents pretending to be children and were arrested after they arranged meetings, police said.

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