Accused johns arrested

Seven men have been arrested in a prostitution sweep by the Winnipeg Police Service’s Counter Exploitation Unit.

The sweep focused on “known areas of prostitution” on Oct. 10, the police service stated in a news release Sunday. The men, ranging in age from 27 to 68, face charges of  obtaining sexual services for consideration. They were released on undertakings and their names haven’t been released.

Several people working in the sex trade were offered community resources, the news release stated.