The U.S. Marshals Service found 200 missing children during the course of a six-week national sting that ended last week. The second of its kind, 'Operation We Will Find You 2,' was conducted in seven federal judicial districts and geographic locations across the U.S. from May 20 to June 24, focusing on areas with an increased number of critically missing children.
Additionally, 14 of the recovered children were located outside the city where they were reported missing, and the youngest was 5 months old. About 57% of the missing children were recovered within seven days of the USMS helping out with the cases. 'There are no words to describe the terror felt by missing children, their families, and their communities,' Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. 'I am grateful to the dedicated professionals of the U.S.
For instance, on June 13, USMS recovered a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from her home in Edwardsburg, Michigan, by her legal guardian on Jan. 11, 2024. An investigation determined the child was likely being controlled and abused by an adult man, who reportedly shared photos of cash and firearms on his social media page. In one photo, USMS said, an adult man was pointing a handgun with an extended magazine at the missing child.
In another instance, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing by her guardian on May 13. An investigation discovered the child had become a victim of human trafficking in the Miami-Dade, Florida area. On June 7, USMS and members of the Miami Police Department located the girl in an apartment complex. She was recovered and interviewed by the Florida State Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking team before being returned to the Department of Child and Family Services.
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