Morales arrested in human trafficking
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By Teresa Bigham/The Hesperian-Beacon—
LUBBOCK – Amado Morales Jr., 35 of Floydada was arrested on a felony charge of prostitution in a human trafficking case in Lubbock.
On February 20-21, Texas DPS Special Agents, Lubbock Police Department Officers and TABC Agents conducted a human trafficking operation in Lubbock targeting suspects attempting to pay for sex with minors. Eleven people were arrested for various charges.
Morales was booked into the Lubbock County Jail at 11:54 p.m. There has been no mention if bail has been made.
Back on Feb 28, 2018 Morales Jr. was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for possession with intent to deliver marijuana.