A massive child exploitation task force operation in north Texas in March and April this year resulted in 276 arrests and the rescue of 89 children, the FBI announced May 29.
The FBI’s Dallas division joined forces with the Dallas Police Department and other local authorities for Operation Soteria Shield in an effort focused on rescuing children from online sexual exploitation.
In all, 91 law enforcement agencies and 197 personnel were involved in the Texas operation, including investigators, analysts, digital forensic examiners, prosecutors, victim advocates, and child advocacy partners, the FBI reported.
Operation Soteria Shield was designed to find offenders who exploit children through online platforms, social media, messaging applications, and other digital environments….