US EditionU.S. Marshals Recover 43 Critically Missing Children in Northern Florida Operation
Operation Northern Lights recovered 43 critically missing children, some as young as 18 months, with nine arrests made and ongoing investigations into human trafficking, officials said.
- On Dec. 1–12, the U.S. Marshals Service led Operation Northern Lights, recovering 43 critically missing children across Northern Florida and neighboring states, officials said.
- The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 gave the U.S. Marshals Service expanded authority, leading to more than 3,967 national recoveries with a 66% success rate, the agency said.
- A multidisciplinary task force of over 80 personnel from 25 agencies executed the operation, combining Homeland Security Investigations, Florida Attorney General's Office, local sheriff and police departments, and legal teams from the Office of Statewide Prosecution to secure and execute warrants.
- Authorities arrested nine people and said additional charges, including human trafficking and child endangerment, are expected while recovered children received immediate care from child welfare partners and advocates.
- The Marshals positioned the effort as part of a nationwide push, with the U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit and state and local partners continuing recovery missions and active investigations.
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43 critically missing children rescued in time for Christmas
A multi-agency operation led to the recovery of over 40 critically missing children who were at risk of violence, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, domestic violence or criminal exposure, but will now be home safe in time for Christmas. #USMarshalsService #OperationNorthernLights #lawenforcement #missingchildren #exploitation
43 Missing Florida Children Recovered in Operation Northern Lights amid Ongoing Trafficking Investigations
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Marshals Service Rescues More Than 40 Missing Children
The U.S. Marshals Service and numerous Florida law enforcement agencies rescued 43 critically missing children across multiple states, a Thursday press release said. The rescued children were found in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and across 14 counties in Florida, according to the Marshals Service. The victims were identified as critically missing because of potentially violent situations they may face or other concerning circumstances, li…
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