Choctaw Nation arrests 10 people in prostitution sting at casino


The Choctaw Casino in Pocola, Oklahoma, on the Arkansas border. Photo from Twitter

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced arrests of 10 people in a prostitution sting at one of the tribe's casinos.

Tribal officers worked with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to arrest four men and six women at the Choctaw Casino in Pocola. The facility is located on the Arkansas border -- six of the people cited have Arkansas addresses.

"Everyone should be aware that the Choctaw Nation Public Safety Department is constantly monitoring for illegal activities on or near our properties, and we will take action if illegal activities occur," John Hobbs, the department's director, said in a statement, according to news reports.

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Ten Arrested In Prostitution Sting At Choctaw Nation Casino In LeFlore County (News on 6 9/25)
10 arrested in prostitution sting at Choctaw Casino (4029TV 9/25)
10 Arrested In Prostitution Sting At Pocola Casino (5News 9/25)
Prostitution Sting Nets 10 Arrests At Choctaw Casino In Pocola (The Fort Smith Times Record 9/26)

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