Florida cybercrime operation results in 29 arrests
April 1st, 2010 - 2:01 am ICT by BNO NewsTALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) – Florida’s six-week cybercrime operation, “Operation Broken Heart”, resulted in 29 arrests, including one registered sex offender, U.S. Attorney General Bill McCollum announced on Wednesday.
The operation targeted the Tampa Bay area and 45 search warrants were executed and 29 arrests were made; charges range from possession and distribution of child pornography to sexual battery. The law agents seized many images, some depicting children as young as infants. Two girls were rescued after disclosing they were the subject of sexual abuse.
“Our greatest challenge is to protect children, and our greatest satisfaction is when those who prey on the innocent are identified, prosecuted and prevented from ruining any more young lives. These predators hide in the shadow of anonymity on the Internet. Operation Broken Heart will shine the light of law enforcement on them and their vile and disgusting acts against the most innocent,” said Sheriff David Gee.
The Operation Broken Heart” was launched on February 8 and the operation concluded last night with two arrests.
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