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Three men were arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation in Swansea, Massachusetts, this week.
David J. Afriyie, 19, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Joseph Wood, 38, of Hanson, Massachusetts, and Manuel R. Costa, 39, of Westport, Massachusetts, were arrested as part of a joint investigation between Swansea and Massachusetts State Police, Swansea police confirmed Wednesday.
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WATCH HEREDuring the investigation, an undercover officer posed as someone under 16. Investigators say the three suspects all showed up at a place where they'd arranged to meet with the minor for sex.
All three were arrested Tuesday and charged with enticing a child under the age of 16, sexual conduct for a fee with a child under the age of 18, and attempt to commit a crime (rape of a child under the age of 16).
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SIGN UP All three were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Fall River District Court.
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