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Three arrested for examinations of human trafficking in Swansea

The Swansea police announced on Wednesday that three men were arrested during an examination of human trafficking.

The police said David Afriyie, 19, from Pawtucket; Joseph Wood, 38, from Hanson; And Manuel Costa, 39, from Westport, is charged, a child under the age of 16 tried too tempting, sexual behavior for a fee with a child under the age of 18 and a rape of the child.

“On Tuesday, February 25,” said a publication.

The police said that a hidden civil servant was posed than someone under 16 years of age. She said the three suspects had gone to a place in Swansea, thought they would meet the child for sex.

“This was a great example that the state and local law enforcement authorities worked on to protect our most endangered population,” said Swansea boss Mark Foley. “As a team, we were able to tackle a very serious problem that is unfortunately not an immunity immune. We will do everything in our power to protect the children in our communities.”

The three are aimed at the River District Court case.