More than 70 people arrested in internet crimes investigation against children across AZ

PHOENIX — More than 70 people have been arrested after a month-long investigation into internet crimes targeting children, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The multi-agency effort, named Operation Safe Online Summer (SOS), ran throughout April. The operation resulted in 132 investigations, 243 search warrants issued, 72 arrests, and the identification of 25 victims of ongoing exploitation.

Phoenix PD says SOS used various investigative techniques in identifying and tracking down online predators…

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