Event Brief
Operation Firewall nets 341 arrests in child exploitation
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: LAPD’s Operation Firewall led to 341 arrests and the rescue of 40 children across five Southern California counties.
WHO: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program
WHAT: Multi-agency crackdown on internet-facilitated child exploitation crimes resulted in 341 arrests and 40 children rescued
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: To target internet-facilitated offenses including child pornography, human trafficking, grooming, and attempts to lure minors
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