Record-Breaking Child Predator Sting Nets 48 Arrests, Including Six Foreign Nationals
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday the successful conclusion of a six-day undercover operation that resulted in the arrest of 48 individuals, including six foreign nationals, on charges related to online child exploitation.
The operation, coordinated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, marks the highest number of arrests ever made during this annual joint effort to protect Florida’s children.
“As a father, I am outraged by the heinous crimes we spoke about today. As Attorney General, I’m proud of the brave officers behind this record-breaking operation,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “They came after children, but Florida and federal law enforcement were waiting for them. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for putting this operation together so these men were stopped before they could harm a single child.”…