109 children rescued, 244 arrested in Operation Soteria Shield, exposing widespread child exploitation in North Texas

Around April in 2025, FBI Dallas and 70 agencies led a joint law enforcement operation that led to the rescue of over 100 children and hundreds of arrests across North Texas. Specifically, 109 children were rescued and 244 people were arrested for child sex trafficking, exploitation, and pornography. Technology is a main weapon predators use to reach children as offenders often used apps, games, and messages to manipulate their victims. The operation was a great success, with many children being reunited back to their families and the predators facing their deserving consequences. Additionally, this event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures in each household. Some degree of parental controls on children's devices, awareness of gaming platforms, and teaching kids how to recognize suspicious messages are all great ways to ensure children's safety.

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