Six of nearly two dozen Marines detained this summer on human trafficking and drug-related charges have pleaded guilty at courts-martial, the 1st Marine Division said Tuesday. The six were among 23 Marines from Camp Pendleton in Southern California who were detained in July on human trafficking, drug distribution and weapons charges. Of the remaining 17 Marines, 13 have requested separation from service instead of courts-martial, Lt. Cameron Edinburgh said in a press release. Officials are still reviewing criminal charges for the remaining four Marines. During a Battalion formation on July 25, 16 Marines were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking-related activities and drug charges.

Source: Fox News December 03, 2019 22:49 UTC