Overview
- Operation Lightning Bug ran July 28 through August 15 across the San Antonio area, led by the U.S. Marshals Service with San Antonio Police Department units.
- Authorities located more than 30 missing juveniles and recovered six trafficking survivors, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
- Teams executed nine felony arrest warrants and made three arrests for harboring a runaway, with five human trafficking investigations now underway.
- Investigators reviewed Texas and national crime databases to identify high‑risk juveniles and prioritize recovery efforts.
- Over 120 additional juveniles were encouraged to return home, resulting in cleared entries from state and national databases.