WASHINGTON
(AP) — The Justice Department says nearly 1,700 people have been
arrested following a two-month crackdown aimed at targeting suspected
child predators.
Tuesday's
announcement caps the nationwide investigation conducted by federal,
state and local law enforcement agencies around the U.S.
Prosecutors
said they identified more than 300 people suspected of producing child
pornography or committing sexual abuse involving children.
The
investigation, nicknamed "Broken Heart," was conducted in April and
May. Officials said they investigated more than 18,500 complaints of
crimes against children.
Attorney General William Barr vowed to bring "the full force of the law against sexual predators."
Officials
say the crackdown targeted suspects who produced or possessed child
pornography, who tried to entice children online for sex, traveled to
other states or countries to abuse children or engaged in sex
trafficking.
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