200+ children rescued, 350+ sex offenders arrested nationwide

(The Center Square) – More than 200 children were rescued and more than 350 child sex offenders arrested in one month in the latest Department of Justice targeted enforcement operation to find child sex abuse victims and arrest child sex predators. The operations are nationwide and involve staff from all 56 FBI field offices and U.S. Attorney’s offices. In Operation Iron Pursuit, which occurred during the month of April, key enforcement actions were led by the Buffalo FBI Field Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York. “This operation puts every child predator on notice: we are coming for you,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. “The sexual exploitation of minors is an abomination with no place in our society. We will hunt down these offenders, hold them fully accountable under the law, and deliver justice for victims.” The DOJ highlighted examples of two alleged male offenders charged