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Polk County Sting Nets 246 Arrests in 'Fool Around and Find Out Again' Operation

Officials say the weeklong multi-agency sting prioritized victim recovery, with detectives intercepting suspected child predators.

Overview

  • Detectives reported 99 counts of soliciting prostitutes, 111 for offering to commit prostitution, 20 other prostitution-related offenses, and 15 child-sex-related charges.
  • Police said 10 trafficking victims were identified and offered services through One More Child and My Name My Voice.
  • Authorities said 46 of those arrested were in the U.S. illegally and were placed on ICE holds.
  • Investigators said a warrant was issued in Jacksonville tied to online child-sex crimes uncovered in the operation.
  • Officials noted arrestees came from 11 states and ranged in age from 18 to 67, and they credited a coalition including DHS, ICE, local police, and state agencies.