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Child trafficking ring found hiding 163 kids
Law enforcement agencies in Florida successfully recovered 163 missing children aged between two months and 17 years old in the state's largest operation of its kind. The five-day operation involved various American and international agencies and regions. The joint task force operations included rescuing 46 children in Tampa Bay, 41 in Miami, 32 in Jacksonville, 21 in Orlando, 12 in Fort Myers, 8 in Pensacola, and 3 in Tallahassee. Authorities have not yet identified those behind the child trafficking networks, but investigations are ongoing to apprehend responsible individuals and pursue criminal charges, with additional arrests expected. Officials estimate that the recovered children mark the start of a broader campaign. Three individuals have been arrested, including suspects related to abuse allegations or unlawful interference with custody. Investigative teams continue working to track linked networks and identify all involved parties, with the children being transferred to specialized centers to receive care, medical support, and social services.
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