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Police: Major 3-state prostitution ring broken up

12:39 PM MST on Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) -- Phoenix police say they've broken up a major prostitution ring that operated in the region and set up dates through Web sites.

More than 100 people worked for the organization police allege was mainly centered in metropolitan Phoenix. Most were prostitutes, but many also managed the operation.

Paradise Valley resident Paul Nichta is the alleged ringleader. The 32-year-old was one of nine "key players" arrested in raids that began Monday in the Phoenix area. Police say they seized three homes, a variety of guns and eight vehicles, including a Ferrari.

Police say the ring had ties to New Mexico and Pennsylvania, and additional arrests were made in Philadelphia and Albuquerque.

Police plan a press briefing Tuesday afternoon to provide more details.

© 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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