FBI Operation Rescues Over 100 Children and Arrests Hundreds of Child Abusers in Texas
A coordinated FBI operation in Texas led to the rescue of over 100 children and the arrest of 244 offenders in a crackdown on child abuse.
Overview
- The FBI's Operation Soteria Shield resulted in the arrest of 244 offenders and 368 charges filed in Texas.
- Authorities executed 165 search warrants and seized 1,130 digital devices during the operation.
- Over 100 children were rescued as part of the coordinated enforcement effort against child abusers.
- More than 200 professionals participated in responding to various cyber tip cases and undercover operations.
- The annual operation coincides with National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat child abuse in Texas.
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Highlight the FBI's successful operation arresting hundreds of child abusers and rescuing children.
244 offenders were arrested by authorities, resulting in 368 total charges being filed.
Officials executed 165 search warrants and seized 1,130 digital devices containing evidence of child exploitation.
Over 100 children were rescued during the enforcement operation, saving their lives.
The FBI arrested over 200 alleged child abusers in Texas as part of a coordinated enforcement effort to protect children.
Over 200 professionals worked on an operation that responded to 124 cyber tip cases, 73 chat-based undercover operations, 30 direct leads to child rescues, and 23 high-risk victim rescues.
Operation Soteria Shield has been conducted annually for the past 10 years in April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
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Highlight the FBI's successful operation arresting hundreds of child abusers and rescuing children.
244 offenders were arrested by authorities, resulting in 368 total charges being filed.
Officials executed 165 search warrants and seized 1,130 digital devices containing evidence of child exploitation.
Over 100 children were rescued during the enforcement operation, saving their lives.
The FBI arrested over 200 alleged child abusers in Texas as part of a coordinated enforcement effort to protect children.
Over 200 professionals worked on an operation that responded to 124 cyber tip cases, 73 chat-based undercover operations, 30 direct leads to child rescues, and 23 high-risk victim rescues.
Operation Soteria Shield has been conducted annually for the past 10 years in April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Articles (4)
Just the News·5d·"…The FBI on Tuesday announced that it has arrested over 200 alleged child abusers during a joint operation with local law enforcement in Texas, which also saved more than 100 children."
The Daily Wire·5d·"…The operation — which was jointly managed by the FBI Dallas Division, Dallas Police Department, Plano Police Department, Wylie Police Department, and Garland Police Department — also involved 165 search warrants and the seizure of 1,130 digital devices, an FBI spokesman shared."
Daily Caller·4d·"…Through this operation, we not only rescued children from unimaginable abuse, but we also sent a clear message: those who seek to harm our children online will be found and brought to justice."
RedState·4d·"…The FBI and all the other agencies involved are the heroes of the day."