Prostitution sting in Kitchener

By News Staff

Posted Jun 16, 2010 04:59:35 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

13 people face charges following a prostitution sweep in Kitchener this week.

Police say they targeted an area around King Street East – acting on concerns from residents.

Police say four women – all from Waterloo Region – are charged with communicating for the purpose of prostitution.

As well, 9 men, ranging in age from 36 to 73 are charged with communicating for the purpose of prostitution.

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