The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently holding a press conference on a prostitution and human trafficking investigation with over 250 arrests! During the sting two brother reportedly showed up looking like they were ready to rob the undercover house where the sting was occurring. Here is the initial information from PCSO:
Two brothers, ages 16 and 17 years old, came to the location armed with a BB gun, wearing hoodies and ski masks, and creeping around the undercover location as if they were about to commit an armed robbery of the undercover detective who was posing as a prostitute whom they solicited online.
Omar and Kalem Najjar were both charged with attempted armed robbery, a felony, as well as loitering/prowling.
“During these types of undercover investigations, I can truly say that we have ‘seen it all’ and yet we are still surprised by some of the violent acts we encounter. These two teenagers were incredibly lucky that they did not brandish a firearm while stalking who they thought was a prostitute, at a location filled with law enforcement officers. This could have ended very badly for them. This should also illustrate just how dangerous it is to agree to have sex with someone in exchange for money – there were 13 other suspects who brought firearms to the location.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff
