US EditionAttorney General, Sheriff's office crack down on 48 suspected child sexual predators in Central Florida
MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 31 – The six-day undercover sting led to 48 arrests facing over 150 charges including human trafficking and solicitation of minors, marking the highest number in this annual operation.
- On July 30, 2025, Attorney General James Uthmeier and Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced the arrest of 48 suspected child predators after a six-day undercover operation called Operation Seek and Ye Shall Find Out in Marion County, Florida.
- Officials said suspects preyed via Snapchat as part of an annual operation involving nine law enforcement agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
- Prosecutors filed over 150 counts, including 48 counts of computer solicitation and 40 counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device, officials said.
- Authorities said more arrests are expected as follow-up continues, after deputies seized firearms, drugs, cash and vehicles from suspected child predators.
- Beyond arrests, the Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit in April against Snapchat for allegedly violating a 2024 Florida law aimed at child protection.
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"Seek And Ye Shall Find Out": 40 Men Arrested In Major Florida Child Sex Sting Operation
Multi-agency crackdown nets dozens accused of seeking to exploit children online; authorities warn parents about ongoing online dangers. A collaborative online sting operation, dubbed “Operation Seek and Ye Shall Find Out,” has led to the arrest of 40 men in Marion County on charges related to seeking sex with children. The widespread operation, spearheaded by […] “Seek And Ye Shall Find Out”: 40 Men Arrested In Major Florida Child Sex Sting Ope…
Nearly 50 arrested in record-breaking undercover child predator operation in Central Florida
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NBC New YorkNearly 50 arrested in record-breaking undercover child predator operation in Florida
Dozens of people were arrested following a days-long operation targeting online child predators in Central Florida, state officials said Wednesday. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced 48 people face 153 charges combined after the six-day operation, coordinated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. This is the highest number of arrests ever made during the annual operation. “As a father, I am outraged by the heinous crimes we spoke about t…
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