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Texas Operation Soteria Shield Rescues 109 Children, Arrests 244 Predators

Over 70 agencies carried out the month-long operation with seized digital evidence now undergoing forensic analysis to uncover further offenders.

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Overview

  • Operation Soteria Shield rescued 109 children and arrested 244 offenders over the course of April 2025.
  • The FBI’s Dallas Division and North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force coordinated with more than 70 local law enforcement agencies.
  • Investigators seized terabytes of illicit data from electronic devices that are now under forensic review.
  • The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provided crucial intelligence and case coordination for the operation.
  • Grand jury indictments in the Eastern District of Texas target individuals accused of distributing child pornography and producing sexual abuse material, with further arrests possible as analysis continues.