5 arrested in undercover prostitution sting in Sarasota

SARASOTA -- Five men were arrested during an undercover prostitution sting in Sarasota on Tuesday, according to Sarasota police.

The police department's Street Crimes and Narcotics units conducted the sting targeting individuals soliciting prostitutes, in the 4700 block of North Tamiami Trial.

Two of the five men arrested also face cocaine possession charges, police said.

Police also seized five vehicles.

This story was originally published January 27, 2016 at 11:33 AM with the headline "5 arrested in undercover prostitution sting in Sarasota ."