LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, a missing out-of-state child has been rescued, which led to the arrest of nine men on 36 charges.

According to LCSO, on March 6, Deputy Dylan Legg responded to a disturbance call and found a child who was reported missing in another state. Seeing the signs of human trafficking, Deputy Legg rescued the child, who had fallen victim to sex trafficking after being lured online.

Authorities said with coordination with juvenile probation, Limestone County DHR, and out-of-state agencies, the child was safely returned to their family.

The investigation is ongoing, with potential local charges pending. Additionally, LCSO said an out-of-state agency has issued warrants for a person suspected of taking the child.

LCSO said no more details will be released to protect the victim’s identity.

Between March 9 and March 15, the Limestone County Criminal Investigation Division, with help from Patrol and Corrections staff, carried out a targeted operation resulting in nine arrests on charges related to human trafficking and child exploitation.

The following men were arrested and charged:

• Macario Mina, 30, of Huntsville
• Robin Morneault, 40, of Athens
• Stephen Carmac, 53, of Cameron, NC
• Quan Zeng, 33, of Gadsden
• Kevin Brooks, 34, of Huntsville
• Lavoris Mitchell, 36, of Huntsville

Each of the above men is facing charges of first-degree human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act.

Additionally, the following men were arrested and are facing enhanced charges:

• Darris Moore II, 24, of Harvest
• Donald Devaney, 52, of Russellville
• Raul Alvarez-Lopez, 28, of Huntsville

Each of these men is charged with two counts of first-degree human trafficking, two counts of electronic solicitation of a child and two counts of traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act.

LCSO said bonds for the suspects will be determined later by a judge.