Twelve people charged in Troy prostitution bust

A prostitution bust in Troy led to 12 arrests.

Five people were charged with prostitution, and seven people were charged with patronizing a prostitute.

This all happened in the area of the 2nd Avenue corridor in Lansingburgh, police said.

The five suspects charged with prostitution were arrested May 8, and the seven people charged with patronizing a prostitute were arrested on May 22.

Everyone was issued an appearance ticket and released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Troy Police at 518-270-4421.