Anne Arundel County police arrested 35 people and seized more than $500,000 in drugs in a six-month operation targeting prostitution and narcotics trafficking at area hotels.
Police said detectives working on the initiative, called Operation Safe Stay, also educated hotel and motel management on how to recognize illegal activity and work with police.
The investigation lasted from June 1 through Nov. 30, police said Thursday. During that time, police conducted 12 prostitution and human-trafficking operations at 14 area hotels and motels.
The 35 adults arrested face charges that include drug possession and distribution, human trafficking and prostitution.
Police said officers seized more than $53,000 in marijuana, $53,700 in heroin and $432,000 in methamphetamine.
