BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department says 12 adult men were found to be in violation of offenses related to the solicitation of prostitution.

On Friday at around 8 p.m., BPD says detectives conducted an undercover "John' sting in the greater Bakersfield area.

Anyone with information regarding prostitution and/or human trafficking is encouraged to contact BPD at 327-7111.