Three men accused of sexual exploitation of minors in Dartmouth

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DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Three men were arrested in Dartmouth for alleged sexual exploitation of minors, according to police.

Ernest Santos, 36, of New Bedford, Dominic Medeiros, 20, of New Bedford, and David Dettores, 50, were all arrested on charges of sexual conduct for hire with a child under 18, enticement of a child under under 18 years old. the age of 16 and attempts to commit a crime.

According to officials, on September 25, police conducted a sting operation.

Following this operation, the three men were arrested.