Missing girl, toddler rescued after sting operation resulting in 89 arrests

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(NewsNation) — A 17-year-old missing girl and a toddler have been rescued following a multi-week undercover human trafficking operation in Central Florida, officials announced this week.

Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 6, 2026, authorities conducted undercover operations, resulting in 89 arrests and over 1,200 felony charges…

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