FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation
A joint operation by the FBI and Texas authorities led to the arrest of 276 suspected child predators and the rescue of 89 children. This effort is part of Operation Soteria Shield, which targets online child exploitation. The operation involved 91 law enforcement agencies and is a continuation of the broader Operation Iron Pursuit.
- ▪276 suspected child predators were arrested during the operation.
- ▪89 children were rescued as a result of the initiative.
- ▪Operation Soteria Shield is part of a national effort to combat child exploitation.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 17:06:03 -0400 |
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Police and Law Enforcement FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation The operation is part of the broader Operation Iron Pursuit, which arrested more than 350 offenders nationwide in April By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 29, 2026 5:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Exclusive video shows operation that led to arrest of alleged sex offender Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf analyzes recent ICE operations, including one that led to the arrest of an alleged sex offender, and Democrats’ response to what he describes as 'chaos' surrounding the agency’s presence on 'The Faulkner Focus.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sweeping joint takedown…
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