Disney Workers, Deputy and Youth Coach Among 281 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting
Investigators said 11 possible trafficking victims were identified and 198 felony charges were filed as social services were offered to those encountered.
- On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced a seven-day undercover operation called 'Polk Around & Find Out II' that resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new criminal charges, including 198 felonies targeting human trafficking and child sexual predators.
- Investigators from seven agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, collaborated in the multi-agency sting to identify individuals traveling to meet minors for unlawful sexual activity and commercial sex activity, identifying 11 potential human trafficking victims.
- Seventeen theme park workers from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios were among those arrested; Judd confirmed Disney officials fired the implicated workers, though not all were accused of child crimes.
- Authorities reported that 32 arrested individuals were in the U.S. unlawfully, with 16 already transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody; nine suspects were on probation, highlighting a repeat-offender profile.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier vowed to pursue maximum statutory penalties, stating, "We will throw the book at every one of these." Specialists from One More Child provide support services to identified trafficking survivors.
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The Independent (US)Florida child sex sting operation ensnares 17 theme park workers
Disney told investigators it had fired employees connected to the arrests, according to a report.
17 Disney, Universal employees among 281 arrested in major Florida sex crime sting
FLORIDA — Seventeen employees of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios were among 281 people arrested during a seven-day undercover operation targeting suspected child sexual predators, prostitution-related offenses and human trafficking in Florida, authorities announced Friday. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the operation, dubbed “Polk Around & Find Out II,” resulted in 488 criminal charges, including 198 felonies and 290 misdemeanors. O…
13 Disney World Employees Reportedly Arrested In Florida Human Trafficking & Child Predator Investigation
A major law enforcement operation in Florida is raising serious concerns after authorities revealed some unexpected names and workplaces connected to a sweeping investigation involving alleged child predators and human trafficking. With Disney World and Universal Studios employees reportedly among those caught up in the operation, officials are sharing more details about the seven-day undercover [...]
Disney Sting Exposes Shocking Crimes
Florida authorities arrested 281 people during a sweeping seven-day undercover operation targeting alleged sexual predators, prostitution offenses, and human trafficking. Among those taken into custody were Disney World employees, Universal Orlando workers, a youth football coach, and a U.S. Navy sailor, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the […]
Ex-Mickey Mouse Performer Among Theme Park Workers BUSTED in Massive Florida Child Predator Sting
Hundreds of child sex predators and human traffickers have been arrested as part of a sweeping, 7-day undercover operation in Florida. In total, 281 predators and traffickers were arrested. Among them were 17 theme park employees, including 13 from Disney World and 4 from Universal Studios. On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the...
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