ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation, the Albuquerque Police Department is trying to balance support and accountability. While they try to offer resources to those working the street, they say sometimes they need a tougher approach.

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In past operations, the department has focused on arresting the clientele, but this operation went after the sex workers themselves. APD said it's not a shift in their strategy, but one of multiple methods of attack to address prostitution i

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