Six arrested in Martin County online predator sting targeting child exploitation

MARTIN COUNTY — A three-day online undercover operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of six people accused of attempting to exploit children online, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.

The investigation, called Operation All Tricks, No Treats, targeted individuals who allegedly engaged in sexually explicit communications with minors, sent child sexual abuse material and arranged meetings for sexual activity.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Stuart Police Department, Jupiter Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service – Miami Field Office, the Office of Statewide Prosecution and the Office of the State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit…

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