A recent law enforcement effort in North Texas, Operation Soteria Shield 2026, resulted in the rescue of 89 children and the arrest of 276 individuals on child exploitation charges. The operation was conducted by the FBI’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Participate

The operation was jointly managed by the FBI Dallas Division, Dallas Police Department, Plano Police Department, Wylie Police Department, and Garland Police Department. More than 90 other law enforcement agencies participated, including the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the Princeton Police Department.

Original reporting: Wylie News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.