244 arrests related to child sex trafficking and pornography, and the rescue of 109 children.

According to reports, authorities have revealed the results of Operation Soteria Shield, a month-long child exploitation crackdown across North Texas.

Led by the Dallas FBI and over 70 law enforcement agencies, the operation resulted in 244 arrests related to child sex trafficking and pornography, and the rescue of 109 children.

Officials say the investigation highlights how widespread child exploitation remains — and that it’s not just an isolated problem, but a year-round crisis that requires ongoing enforcement.

“The number of offenders arrested and the children rescued in this operation are stunning,” said Jay Combs, the U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Texas.

“It’s stunning to hear them repeated here.” Operation Soteria Shield, which began in April, led to the rescue of 109 children.

“During this operation, many of the children recognized or rescued were previously unidentified,” said Plano Police Department Assistant Chief Dan Curtis. “They’d never been reported missing. They had never had their abuse known to authorities.”