SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Federal authorities say they have uncovered an illegal sex trafficking network that forced women into prostitution and traded them between cities in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas.

U.S. Attorney Edward Tarver of Georgia’s Southern District said Thursday 12 people have been indicted on sex-trafficking charges in relation to the case.

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