17 arrested in latest drug/prostitute crackdown

Pittsburgh Police Vehicle Downtown
Pittsburgh Police Vehicle Downtown Photo credit KDKA RAdio

Pittsburgh Police have announced additional arrests as Narcotic and Vice detectives continue to investigate drug trafficking, drug use and other complaints.

Since July 7, 17 arrests have been made.

Eight of those arrests were for drug sales, five were in possession of drugs and four were arrested for illegal prostitution.

Some businesses downtown have complained about the uptick in homelessness and drug use in the area.

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