Dossier
Operation Iron Pursuit
Coverage of Operation Iron Pursuit in the Nexus archive.
- FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation
The FBI and Texas authorities arrested 276 suspected child predators and rescued 89 children during Operation Soteria Shield, part of the national Operation Iron Pursuit targeting online child exploitation. The operation, conducted in March and April, involved 91 law enforcement agencies and focused on offenders using digital platforms to exploit children.
- FBI's Operation Iron Pursuit Rescues Over 200 Child Victims, Nets 350+ Arrests
The FBI conducted Operation Iron Pursuit in collaboration with the DOJ and local partners, resulting in the arrest of over 350 alleged child exploitation predators and the rescue of more than 200 child victims. This law enforcement action represents a significant effort against child exploitation crimes.