Texas Scorecard by Sydnie Henry June 11, 2025
The investigation involved dozens of law enforcement agencies across Texas.A sweeping law enforcement initiative led by the FBI Dallas Field Office and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted in the rescue of 109 children and the arrest of 244 individuals involved in online child exploitation.
The operation, named Soteria Shield, was conducted throughout April 2025 and represents one of the largest coordinated crackdowns on digital child exploitation in Texas history.
Operation Soteria Shield brought together more than 70 law enforcement agencies from across Texas. Agencies leveraged the expertise of highly skilled computer crimes investigators, working around the clock to identify victims and apprehend offenders engaged in the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/local/fbi-dallas-announces-109-children-rescued-244-offenders-arrested-in-child-exploitation-investigation/
