Overview
- The operation located 57 children in Tampa Bay, 14 in Orlando, 22 in Jacksonville, and 29 in Fort Myers during a two-week push.
- Recovered youth ranged from 23 months to 17 years old, with many reporting abuse, neglect, exploitation, or exposure to criminal activity.
- Authorities reported recoveries in nine other states, and a U.S. marshal said one child was found in Mexico and another in Guatemala.
- Six adults were arrested on felony charges, with officials saying additional arrests and charges are expected as investigations proceed.
- Teams used real-time leads and cell pings and connected children to immediate medical and social services, while some juveniles with active cases were transferred to detention.